Updated On: 05 March, 2026 03:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ayesha Khan revealed she faces daily online sexualisation and rape threats, and also recalled surviving an attempted rape in the past. The actress said harassment even came from a spot boy on set, calling the experience “really scary.”

Ayesha Khan
Actress Ayesha Khan, who recently grabbed attention for appearing in the song Shararat from Dhurandhar, has opened up about disturbing experiences she has faced both online and in real life. In a recent interview, the actor spoke about being constantly sexualised on social media, receiving rape threats, and surviving an attempted rape in the past.
Speaking about the online harassment she faces, Ayesha said she often feels judged and sexualised for her appearance. She explained how even normal clothing choices attract negative comments. “I am almost everyday sexualized for my body on Instagram. I wear a normal top, people have a problem. I wear skirts, people have a problem,” she said. “I have to think before posting something. If I have to think before wearing or wanting to post something just because someone else is going to sexualize me, it is of course a really sad space to be in.”