Mumbai: Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has warned fans against fake social media accounts impersonating him after a post about comedian Gaurav Gupta’s Bigg Boss 20 roast went viral online.
Clarifying that Instagram is his only official social media platform, Rohit urged followers to be cautious of unauthorised profiles using his name and avoid believing misleading posts.
In his statement, the filmmaker wrote, “I would like to clarify that my only official social media presence is 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 further requested fans not to engage with such accounts or assume that the content shared through them reflects his views.
He concluded his message by thanking followers for their understanding and continued support.
Comedian Gaurav Gupta recently appeared on the Diwali-special episode of Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan.
During the episode, he took playful digs at several contestants, including Scout OP (Tanmay Singh) and Love Gill.
However, some of his jokes, particularly those concerning their personal lives and relationships, reportedly did not go down well with the contestants. Scout and Love were said to have objected to the remarks.
Following the episode, a Facebook post purportedly shared by Rohit began circulating online.
The post suggested that making people laugh should not come at the cost of insulting or humiliating others.
Several social media users interpreted it as an indirect reaction to Gaurav’s performance.
However, Rohit’s latest clarification establishes that the Facebook post was not written or shared by him, as he does not have an account on the platform or X.