The clarification followed the circulation of a Facebook post that appeared to comment on comedian Gaurav Gupta’s roast of Bigg Boss 20 contestants Scout OP and Love Gill. Because the post was presented under Shetty’s name, users began treating its opinion as the filmmaker’s own.
Confirmed statement Shetty responded through Instagram, asking followers not to engage with impersonating accounts and not to regard material posted by them as coming from him.
A direct warning to followers
“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.”
Rohit Shetty · Instagram statement
He continued by asking people not to interact with such profiles or accept their posts as his views, and thanked followers for their understanding and support. The wording leaves little ambiguity: a familiar name, photograph or fan-style profile on another platform is not evidence of authenticity.
What the unauthorised post said
The post at the centre of the confusion discussed the limits of a comedy roast. It argued that friendly teasing is acceptable but that humour should not come at the cost of humiliation or hurt. That sentiment was widely connected to Shetty before his denial.
Unauthorised Facebook post
“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.”
Translation: Friendly roasting is fine, but making fun of someone in the name of a roast should stop. Making people laugh is good; laughing by hurting or insulting someone is not.
The important distinction is not whether readers agree with the message. It is that Shetty says he did not publish it. Reports describing the post as “his reaction” therefore misattribute a view to him.
The Bigg Boss 20 context
Gupta appeared on a Diwali-special episode of the Salman Khan-hosted reality show and took comic digs at several contestants. Coverage of the episode focused particularly on jokes aimed at Scout OP—whose real name is Tanmay Singh—and Love Gill, including material about personal lives and relationships.
Some of those remarks reportedly did not sit well with the contestants. The online discussion that followed created fertile ground for reaction posts, clips and quote cards; the Facebook message carrying Shetty’s name entered that conversation and was subsequently amplified.
What is verified—and what is not
Verified: Shetty’s Instagram clarification says he has no official Facebook or X account. Not his: the Facebook commentary on Gaurav Gupta’s roast. Context reported by entertainment outlets: the roast involved Scout OP and Love Gill and prompted discussion about jokes concerning their personal lives.
Why the clarification matters
Celebrity impersonation is more than a matter of fan confusion. A false account can turn a generic opinion into a headline, manufacture a feud, or lend apparent credibility to links and solicitations. Once screenshots detach from the original profile, corrections usually travel more slowly than the claim.
Shetty’s warning offers a simple verification rule for followers and newsrooms alike: if a comment attributed to him originated on Facebook or X, it should not be treated as authentic. The primary source for any future social-media statement is his Instagram presence.
Meanwhile, Golmaal 5 is next
Beyond the account warning, Shetty is preparing the fifth instalment of his comedy franchise, Golmaal. Reports list Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu and Sharman Joshi among the returning ensemble, with Akshay Kumar joining the franchise.
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on 8 January 2027, bringing the core comedy ensemble back nearly a decade after Golmaal Again, released in 2017.
