Former Swades actor Gayatri Joshi and her husband, Vikas Oberoi, were part of a harrowing car accident in Italy that tragically claimed the lives of an elderly Swiss couple. The couple has confirmed their well-being after surviving the collision, which involved multiple vehicles, including a high-end Ferrari.
Gayatri Joshi, known for her role in the acclaimed Bollywood film Swades opposite Shah Rukh Khan, was in Italy with her husband Vikas Oberoi when the accident occurred. The incident unfolded during a multiple-car collision in Sardinia, Italy, with a Swiss couple traveling in a Ferrari losing their lives as the vehicle caught fire.
Gayatri Joshi spoke to Free Press Journal and reassured everyone concerned about their condition, saying, "Vikas and I are in Italy. We met with an accident here... With God's grace, we both are absolutely fine."
The accident reportedly transpired when a Lamborghini and the couple's Ferrari attempted to overtake a camper van simultaneously. This reckless maneuver resulted in the Ferrari catching fire and the camper van overturning. The tragic incident unfolded during the Sardinia Supercar Tour, an event where luxury cars parade from Teulada to Olbia. A video of the accident surfaced online shortly after, documenting the horrifying collision.
Gayatri Joshi, who won the Femina Miss India International title in 2000, made her acting debut in the 2004 film Swades. Her portrayal of Geeta in the movie earned critical acclaim, but she subsequently chose to step away from the film industry. In 2005, she tied the knot with businessman Vikas Oberoi, and the couple now has two children.
Although Gayatri has mostly maintained a low profile in the entertainment world, she occasionally appears at social gatherings in Mumbai. Notably, she and her husband were seen at a get-together with Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan last year.
In 2019, Gayatri Joshi made headlines for falling victim to a credit card fraud incident, losing a substantial sum of money. The case was suspected to be a result of card cloning, with someone stealing her card details and subsequently using them for unauthorized transactions.
The tragic car accident in Italy serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of life and the importance of valuing each moment. While Gayatri Joshi and Vikas Oberoi may have survived this ordeal, it is undoubtedly a somber moment for all involved, particularly the family and friends of the elderly Swiss couple who lost their lives in the tragic collision.
