Cinema VinesIndian filmmaker Rohit Shetty has set the record straight after a viral post, allegedly shared by him, criticized comedian Gaurav Gupta’s roast of Bigg Boss 20 contestants Scout OP and Love Gill. The post, which urged restraint in humour and warned against personal insults, was linked to Shetty’s name on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). In a statement posted on his official Instagram account, Shetty confirmed that Instagram is the only platform where he maintains an official presence.
In his Instagram message, the director wrote, “I would like to clarify that my only official social media presence is on Instagram. I am not present on Facebook or X.” He went on to caution fans that any accounts or profiles claiming to be him on those platforms are fake and unauthorised. “Any account or profile claiming to be me on these platforms is fake and unauthorised,” Shetty added, urging people not to engage with or attribute content from such accounts to him.
The controversy began when a post containing the lines “Friendly roasting theek hai par roasting ke naam par kisi ka mazaak udaana band hona chahiye” and “Hansana achhi baat hai, lekin kisi ko rulakar ya insult karke hansna nahi. Respect everyone!” circulated online. The message was interpreted as a critique of Gupta’s jokes about Scout OP’s relationship with girlfriend Kaashvi Hiranandani and his interactions with Love Gill.
Shetty’s clarification comes amid speculation that he had indirectly commented on Gupta’s performance. By stating that he does not use Facebook or X, the filmmaker distances himself from the unauthorised profiles that were linking him to the viral post. He thanked supporters for their understanding and continued backing, emphasizing that only his Instagram account reflects his official views.
