Renowned Bollywood filmmaker and National Award winner Vinod Kapri has allegedly received death threats after posting a peace message related to Operation Sindoor on social media. The incident has triggered a police investigation in Noida, where the filmmaker has filed an official complaint.
The Trigger: A Peace Message on Social Media
On May 8, 2025, Kapri posted a simple message on his X (formerly Twitter) account: “Say No to War”. This post, made shortly after the controversial Operation Sindoor, drew backlash from several users. What followed was not just trolling—but severe threats to his life.
#SayNoToWar
— Vinod Kapri (@vinodkapri), May 8, 2025
Soon after, Kapri’s private phone number was leaked online, leading to a flood of threatening calls and abusive messages. Disturbingly, some of the threats included rape threats towards his wife and claims of a contract killing being placed on him.
— Vinod Kapri (@vinodkapri) May 8, 2025 Named Accused in the Complaint
In his complaint to the Sector-49 Noida Police, Kapri named Praveen Kumar Soni and Arun Yadav as the main instigators. According to Kapri, Soni made inflammatory posts against him on Facebook, while Yadav shared his personal number publicly.
The filmmaker provided screenshots and URLs of the accused accounts in his complaint.
Harassment Details: Obscene Messages and Threats
Kapri reported receiving thousands of calls and texts, many of which were obscene, threatening, and abusive. Some messages threatened physical harm, while others mentioned hiring criminals to execute him.
⚖️ Demand for Action
Vinod Kapri has demanded:
- Immediate action against the identified individuals.
- Removal of his personal contact details from all platforms.
- Protection against further harassment.
Noida Police Responds Swiftly
ACP Twinkle Jain, speaking on the matter, confirmed that a case has been filed based on the complaint. The police are working with the IT and Cyber Crime Cell to trace the accused and take prompt action.
Vinod Kapri’s Acclaimed Work
Vinod Kapri is a respected name in Indian cinema with award-winning films including:
- “Can’t Take This Shit Anymore” – National Award Winner
- “Pihu”
- “1232 KMS”
- “Paryer” – Received Jury Special Mention and Best Film (Audience Choice) at Asian Cinema Competitions
Stay tuned for updates as the investigation continues into this serious case of online abuse and threats against a national filmmaker.
