Entertainment · Indian Cinema · 1 hr ago
Rohit Shetty Says Instagram Is His Only Official Social Media Account
A viral Facebook post was falsely attributed to filmmaker Rohit Shetty after comedian Gaurav Gupta roasted contestants on Bigg Boss 20.
Shetty said on Instagram that he has no Facebook or X account and that those profiles are fake and unauthorised.
Instagram is his only official social media account, he said.
The post criticised jokes that appeared to insult or humiliate people, and many readers took it as a response to Gupta’s performance.
Gupta had joked about contestants Scout OP and Love Gill, who reportedly objected to comments about their personal lives and relationships.
Shetty asked fans not to trust or engage with fake profiles, and the clarification makes clear that the viral post did not represent his views.
Rohit Shetty said Instagram is his only official social media platform and that he is not on Facebook or X.
He warned fans that accounts claiming to be him on Facebook or X are fake and unauthorised.
The clarification followed the circulation of a Facebook post falsely attributed to him about comedian Gaurav Gupta’s Bigg Boss 20 roast.
The post appeared to criticise jokes made about contestants Scout OP and Love Gill.
- Who
- Filmmaker Rohit Shetty.
- What
- He said Instagram is his only official social media platform and warned fans about fake accounts on Facebook and X.
- When
- November 10, 2026, according to News18’s publication date.
- Where
- In an Instagram statement.
- Why
- A Facebook post falsely attributed to him about Gaurav Gupta’s roast of Bigg Boss 20 contestants had circulated online.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Comedian Gaurav Gupta appeared on the Diwali-special episode of Bigg Boss 20 and made jokes about contestants Scout OP and Love Gill.
A Facebook post attributed to Rohit Shetty about the roast circulated online.
Shetty clarified on Instagram that it was his only official social media platform and warned fans about fake accounts.
- Official platform
- Platforms Shetty said he is not on
- Facebook and X
- Comedian
- Gaurav Gupta
- Bigg Boss 20 contestants mentioned
- Scout OP and Love Gill
3 sources
Rohit Shetty warns fans against fake Facebook, X accounts after post on Gaurav Gupta's Bigg Boss 20 roast circulates online
Rohit Shetty Issues Clarification After Post About Gaurav Gupta's Bigg Boss 20 Roast Goes Viral
Rohit Shetty Warns Fans Against Fake Accounts Impersonating Him After Post About Gaurav Gupta Goes Viral
What people are saying
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. 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.