Rohit Shetty Clarifies Social Media Presence Following Viral Fake Post on Bigg Boss 20 Roast
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has issued an official statement regarding his social media presence after a fake post attributed to him went viral online. The controversial post appeared to critique comedian Gaurav Gupta’s roast of Bigg Boss 20 contestants Scout OP and Love Gill.
Addressing the situation via his verified Instagram account, Shetty made it clear that Instagram is the only platform where he maintains an official online presence, denying ownership of any accounts on Facebook or X (formerly Twitter).
“I would like to clarify that my only official social media presence is on Instagram. I am not present on Facebook or X,” Shetty wrote. Addressing the unauthorized profiles impersonating him, he added, “Any account or profile claiming to be me on these platforms is fake and unauthorised. I request everyone to not engage with such accounts or consider any content posted through them as coming from me. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”
The director’s clarification follows widespread speculation sparked by a circulating post falsely linked to his name. The fake message criticized roast comedy that crosses into personal insults, stating: “Friendly roasting theek hai par roasting ke naam par kisi ka mazaak udaana band hona chahiye” (“Friendly roasting is fine, but making fun of someone under the guise of roasting must stop”). It further added, “Hansana achhi baat hai, lekin kisi ko rulakar ya insult karke hansna nahi. Respect everyone!” (“Making people laugh is good, but not by making someone cry or insulting them”).
Internet users quickly connected the fake post to Gaurav Gupta’s comedic set, which poked fun at Scout OP’s relationship with girlfriend Kaashvi Hiranandani and his dynamic with Love Gill. As speculation mounted that Shetty had subtly called out the comedian, the filmmaker stepped in to set the record straight, officially distancing himself from the fraudulent Facebook and X profiles and confirming that any statements issued outside his official Instagram handle are entirely fake.
