Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has raised serious concerns about the rising threat of cybercrime against children, after revealing a shocking incident involving his daughter, Nitara.
Speaking at a public event, the actor shared how his 13-year-old daughter was harassed while playing an online video game. “Some games let you play with strangers, and while she was playing, she received a message asking, ‘Are you male or female?’ She replied that she was female. Then the person sent a shocking message asking her to send nude pictures,” Akshay disclosed.
Deeply disturbed by the experience, Akshay appealed to the authorities to take stronger steps to protect children online. “I would request the Chief Minister that in Maharashtra, schools should have a weekly ‘cyber period’ for students in the seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth standards. During this period, children should be taught about the dangers of cybercrime,” he suggested.
The actor stressed that cyber threats are growing at an alarming rate, even surpassing traditional crimes. “This crime is growing faster than street crime. It is very important to stop it,” he warned.
Akshay Kumar’s revelation not only highlights the personal toll of cyber harassment but also shines a spotlight on the urgent need for structured cyber safety education for children across India.