Ulhas Kamte death hoax: ‘Chicken Leg Piece’ Influencer collapsed during horror film – Here’s what happened
New Delhi: Social media influencer Ulhas Kamte, popularly known for his ‘Chicken Leg Piece’ videos, has reacted to rumours of his death after a video showing him collapsing and being rushed to a hospital went viral. Putting an end to the speculation, Kamte has confirmed that he is alive and doing well.
Several social media posts claimed that Kamte had suffered a heart attack and died. The rumours spread after a video from a movie premiere showed him suddenly falling unconscious. However, the claims were false. The influencer later shared a video on Instagram, assuring his followers that he was perfectly fine.
What happened with Ulhas Kamte?
The incident took place during the premiere of the horror film Zaad-Phoonk. According to Kamte and the film’s team, he had attended the screening after receiving a personal invitation from a member of the production team. He was initially reluctant to watch the film because it was a horror movie.
During the screening, a particular scene reportedly triggered an anxiety attack, following which Kamte lost consciousness. The incident caused panic among those present at the venue. Members of the production team immediately took him to Kokilaben Hospital, where he received medical attention. He was later discharged.
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Zaad-Phoonk Director details incident
Director Rajan Sharma also shared a clarification video alongside Kamte and explained what had happened during the screening. He revealed that the team had personally requested the influencer to attend the premiere, despite his initial hesitation.
Recalling the incident, Sharma said, “Zaad-Phoonk was premiering that day. We had requested Dada to come to the premiere. Dada refused to watch it at first as it was a horror movie.”
He further explained that Kamte experienced an anxiety attack while watching a scene and fell unconscious. The sudden incident worried everyone at the venue, leading to a rush as people tried to understand what had happened.
Ulhas Kamte breaks silence on death rumours
Ulhas Kamte also addressed the death rumours that had been circulating online for the past two days. In the video, he made it clear that he is healthy and had no reason for his followers to worry.
“I am still alive, and this news has been circulating for the last two days. I am absolutely fit. I am normal,” he said. He also thanked his followers for their concern and the love they had shown him following the incident.
Written By Uditi Sharma!