Bollywood filmmaker Rohit Shetty has asked social media users to be cautious about accounts operating under his name after an unauthorised post began circulating online. The post actually appeared on Facebook as a reaction to comedian Gaurav Gupta‘s recent roast of ‘Bigg Boss 20’ contestants Scout OP and Love Gill. It was falsely presented as a statement from the director.Addressing the issue through his official Instagram account on Tuesday, Rohit Shetty clarified that he does not maintain profiles on Facebook or X. He also stressed that Instagram is the only platform where he has an official social media presence.“I would like to clarify that my only official social media presence is only on Instagram. I am not present on Facebook or X. Any account or profile claiming to be me on these platforms is fake and unauthorised,” he said.The filmmaker further urged his followers to avoid interacting with such profiles or treating their posts as his statements.“I request everyone not to engage with such accounts or consider any content posted through them as coming from me. Thank you for your understanding and continued support,” he added.
Rohit Shetty addresses fake Facebook post
The clarification followed the circulation of a Facebook post that appeared to express Rohit Shetty’s disapproval of Gaurav Gupta’s comedy routine. The message focused on the difference between friendly humour and jokes that could hurt or embarrass someone.The post attributed to the filmmaker read, “Friendly roasting theek hai par roasting ke naam par kisi ka mazaak udaana band hona chahiye. Hansana achhi baat hai, lekin kisi ko rulakar ya insult karke hansna nahi. Respect everyone (Friendly roasting is fine, but making fun of someone under the guise of ‘roasting’ needs to stop. It is good to make people laugh, but not at the expense of making someone cry or by insulting them).“However, the account behind the post was not an official profile belonging to the director.
Gaurav Gupta faces criticism over ‘Bigg Boss 20’ roast
The fake post surfaced following Gaurav Gupta’s appearance on ‘Bigg Boss 20’. The comedian participated in a roast segment, but his comments on Scout OP and Love Gill didn’t sit well with the contestants. The episode aired on Saturday.Furthermore, some jokes directed at the contestants did not receive a favourable response from viewers. Several social media users criticised the comedian’s remarks, questioning whether certain comments crossed the line between humour and personal insults.
instalmentRohit Shetty gears up for ‘Golmaal 5’
On the professional front, Rohit Shetty is working on ‘Golmaal 5’, the next installment in his popular comedy franchise. The film will feature Ajay Devgn in the lead role.The ensemble cast includes Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Johny Lever and Sanjay Mishra, among others. Rohit Shetty’s previous blockbuster was ‘Singham Again’.
