04 September,2026 11:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bigg Boss Marathi fame Irina Rudakova criticised alleged road rage in Mumbai after an auto driver was reportedly abused and threatened by a car driver. She shared the incident online, tagged Mumbai Police and sought help against such behaviour
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Bigg Boss Marathi fame Irina Rudakova has spoken out against a road-rage incident in Mumbai after an auto-rickshaw driver she was travelling with was reportedly abused and threatened by a car driver. The Russian model and actress took to social media to share a video of the incident and urged people to help identify the person involved.
Irina Rudakova shares a video of road-rage incident
In the video shared by Irina, a man can be seen getting out of his car and approaching the auto-rickshaw. He allegedly grabs the auto driver by his collar and threatens him while also using abusive language. The auto-rickshaw driver is seen repeatedly apologising and explaining that he did not notice the car.
Irina, who recorded the incident, also captured the vehicle number plates. Sharing the video, she said, “I want you all to listen carefully what I am sharing, this behaviour needs to stop in Mumbai and I need full support on this.” She appealed to her followers for support and asked whether anyone with a connection to the police could help her take the matter forward. She also tagged the Mumbai Police while raising concerns over the treatment meted out to the auto driver.
At the beginning of the video, Irina makes her stance clear, saying that such behaviour in Mumbai needs to stop. She described the incident as unacceptable and questioned why someone would resort to intimidation and physical aggression over what appeared to be a minor traffic-related issue.
Urges fans to support her
After returning to the auto, the driver who is an elderly man can be heard asking Irina if she was hurt or frightened during the confrontation. She reassures him that she is fine. Irina subsequently claims that the car did not even appear to have suffered a scratch and criticised the alleged aggressor’s conduct.
The actress also highlighted what she perceived as an imbalance of power between motorists and auto-rickshaw drivers. She suggested that people who can afford expensive cars shouldn’t be using their position to intimidate those from less privileged backgrounds.
Irina further stressed that nobody has the right to use physical force against another person. Her comments have brought attention to the broader issue of road rage and aggressive behaviour on Mumbai’s streets, particularly when minor traffic incidents escalate into confrontations.
Irina Rudakova, also known as Irina Rai, is a Russian model, actress and dancer who has worked in Indian entertainment. She made her acting debut with Chhoti Sarrdaarni and later participated in Bigg Boss Marathi 5, where she became the show’s first foreign contestant.
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