A social media post linked to Rohit Shetty sparked confusion among fans following Gaurav Gupta’s roast of contestants ScoutOP and Love Gill on Bigg Boss 20.
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Rohit Shetty breaks silence on viral post about Gaurav Gupta’s Bigg Boss 20 roast (PC: Twitter)
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has clarified his social media presence after a post carrying his name started gaining attention onlineThe post surfaced amid discussions around comedian Gaurav Gupta‘s recent appearance on Bigg Boss 20, where he poked fun at contestants ScoutOP and Love GillSeveral social media users believed the message was shared by Rohit and began linking it to the comedian’s performance on the showThe filmmaker has now addressed the confusion and asked people to be careful about accounts using his identity on social media platforms.
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Rohit took to Instagram to clear the air and warn his followers about fake profiles operating in his nameHe clarified that he does not have official accounts on Facebook or X and that Instagram is the only platform where he is present on social mediaHe also requested fans not to interact with profiles pretending to be him or believe statements and posts shared through those accounts.
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In his statement, the filmmaker wrote, “I would like to clarify that my only official social media presence is on InstagramI am not present on Facebook or XAny account or profile claiming to be me on these platforms is fake and unauthorisedI request everyone to not engage with such accounts or consider any content posted through them as coming from meThank you for your understanding and continued support.”
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What was the viral post about Gaurav Gupta’s Bigg Boss 20 roast?
The clarification came after a Facebook post attributed to Rohit began circulating onlineThe message appeared to comment on Gaurav Gupta’s jokes about Bigg Boss 20 contestants ScoutOP and Love GillIt spoke about the difference between friendly roasting and making fun of someone in a way that could hurt their feelings.
The viral message read, “Friendly roasting theek hai par roasting ke naam par kisi ka mazaak udaana band hona chahiyeHansana achhi baat hai, lekin kisi ko rulakar ya insult karke hansna nahiRespect everyone.”
Since the post carried Rohit’s name, several users assumed that the filmmaker had shared his views on the comedian’s performanceHis clarification has now made it clear that the Facebook profile was not genuine and the message should not be treated as his statement.
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damnn rohit shetty came in support and took a strong stand for scout against the insulting and pathetic roasting of gaurav gupta
it was indeed disrespectful and seemed like gaurav gupta was taking out his personal hate or agenda against scout.
respect to rohit shetty for standing up for this despite being the host ❤️
#scoutop #biggboss20
— sanyam ⭐️ (@ilysanyam) November 9, 2026
Why did Gaurav Gupta’s Bigg Boss 20 roast attract attention?
Comedian Gaurav Gupta appeared on a Diwali-special episode of Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar, hosted by Salman Khan. During his appearance, he took humorous digs at several contestants, including ScoutOP and Love Gill.
While roasting is a regular part of comedy performances, some of Gaurav’s jokes, particularly those touching upon contestants’ personal lives and relationship with Kaashvi Hiranandani, did not go down well with everyoneThe performance became a talking point among viewers and sparked discussions about the limits of humour and personal comments.
What is Rohit Shetty’s next film?
On the professional front, Rohit Shetty is preparing for Golmaal 5, the fifth instalment of his popular comedy franchiseThe film features Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu and Sharman JoshiAkshay Kumar is also joining the franchise as the antagonistThe filmmaker has announced January 8, 2027, as the theatrical release date.
