Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has issued a formal clarification to his fans, warning them against fake profiles impersonating him on social media. The director confirmed that he does not maintain accounts on Facebook or X, stating that Instagram is his only official digital presence.
The clarification followed the circulation of a viral Facebook post that allegedly featured comments from the filmmaker regarding a roast by comedian Gaurav Gupta. The viral post claimed to address the roast of Bigg Boss 20 contestants Scout OP and Love Gill, suggesting that while roasting is acceptable, it should not cross the line into insulting others. Many social media users initially believed the post to be an official statement from the director.
In a statement posted to his official Instagram account, Shetty urged his audience to avoid engaging with unauthorised profiles. He explicitly requested that followers refrain from treating content shared on these fraudulent accounts as his own words, citing the need for clarity regarding his online identity.
The controversy stems from a recent Diwali-special episode of Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan, where Gaurav Gupta performed a stand-up set. The comedian made jokes directed at participants Scout OP—whose real name is Tanmay Singh—and Love Gill, which reportedly caused discomfort to the contestants due to the nature of the remarks regarding their personal lives and relationships.
Key facts
- Rohit Shetty confirmed he has no official presence on Facebook or X.
- The director uses Instagram as his sole official social media platform.
- The fake post discussed comedian Gaurav Gupta’s roast of Bigg Boss 20 contestants.
- Gaurav Gupta appeared on a Diwali-special episode hosted by Salman Khan.
- Shetty is currently preparing for the release of Golmaal 5, scheduled for January 8, 2027.
Background
Rohit Shetty is currently working on the fifth installment of his comedy franchise, Golmaal 5. The film is set to feature an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu, Sharman Joshi, and Akshay Kumar.
Source: Hindustan Times
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