Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone made their first joint public appearance on Thursday, February 19, 2026, attending an event at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School. The outing comes just days after reports surfaced that Singh had received an extortion threat demanding INR 10 crore. The couple appeared calm and composed as they sat in the front row to support Padukone’s father, badminton legend Prakash Padukone, during a session titled Beyond Winning: What Sports Cultivate in Children. Ranveer Singh Extortion Threat Update: Mumbai Police Traces WhatsApp Voice Note Sender Harry Boxer, Close Associate of Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone Make First Public Appearance:

Couples Attend Prakash Padukone Event

The event featured Prakash Padukone as a guest speaker, where he discussed the role of sports in youth development. Singh and Padukone were joined by Singh’s mother, Anju Bhavnani and were seen interacting warmly with other guests, including actress Sonam Kapoor. Despite the recent security concerns, the couple was photographed smiling and applauding during the talk. "Ranveer and Deepika looked elegant and relaxed, focusing entirely on the family milestone," an attendee noted. Following the session, Padukone joined her father on stage for a group photograph with fellow dignitaries. Ranveer Singh Extortion Threat Update: Actor Threatened via WhatsApp Voice Note Sent Through VPN.

Ranveer Singh Receives Threat Call

The public appearance followed a significant security escalation at the couple’s residence. According to Mumbai Police, Ranveer Singh’s manager received a threatening WhatsApp voice note from an American phone number earlier this month. The message reportedly featured a demand for INR 10 crore and was traced by the Crime Branch to a VPN-protected network. Preliminary investigations suggest the voice note belongs to Harry Boxer, a Rajasthan-based gangster and close associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. "We have complete details of every manager and every person who works with you," the recorded message reportedly stated. The threat specifically warned the actor against involving the police, claiming, "We will start targeting the people working under you. Then you will come to your senses."

Society Raises Concern

In response to the threat, six armed private security personnel and a uniformed police officer were deployed at the couple’s Prabhadevi residence. However, the managing committee of the Beau Monde housing society has expressed "serious concern" regarding the deployment. In a letter addressed to the Dadar Police Station, the committee claimed the armed guards were stationed in common areas, including the lobby, gymnasium, and children’s play zone, without prior approval. "Residents expressed concern over weapons in shared spaces and sought clarification on whether the guards were authorized to carry licensed arms," the society stated. The committee has urged the police to verify the permissions granted for such a high-profile security presence within the complex. ‘Don 3’: Hrithik Roshan Breaks Silence on Rumours of Replacing Ranveer Singh in Upcoming Spy Film.

Rohit Shetty Firing Case

The investigation into the threat against Singh is part of a broader probe into recent attacks on the film industry. This includes a February 1 firing incident outside the residence of filmmaker Rohit Shetty, for which the Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility. The Mumbai Police Crime Branch has recorded the statement of Singh’s manager and is working with U.S. authorities to trace the origin of the international number used in the extortion attempt. While no formal FIR has been registered yet, officials have confirmed that technical surveillance and preventive security measures remain a top priority.

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