Rohit Shetty has issued a direct public clarification after a social media post wrongly linked to him spread across Facebook and X. The post appeared to comment on comedian Gaurav Gupta‘s roast of Bigg Boss 20 contestants Scout OP and Love Gill. The filmmaker used his Instagram Story on November 10, 2026, to state that he does not run any account on Facebook or X, and that Instagram is his only official platform.
The confusion began when a Facebook post carrying a message about “friendly roasting” started circulating online. Many users believed the words came from Rohit Shetty because the post carried his name and photo. The message was widely read as an indirect comment on Gaurav Gupta‘s Diwali-special comedy segment on Bigg Boss 20.
What Rohit Shetty Said in His Instagram Story
The Golmaal director kept his statement short and clear. He did not name Gaurav Gupta or any contestant. He only addressed the issue of fake accounts using his identity. His note read:
“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 added a request to his followers:
“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.”
The statement matches the same wording shared across multiple outlets, including News18, NDTV, Hindustan Times, Bollywood Hungama and Times Now. Rohit Shetty‘s verified Instagram handle, @itsrohitshetty, had around 4.3 million to 4.4 million followers in October 2026, according to social media tracking pages.
The Fake Post That Sparked the Confusion
The post at the centre of the storm was written in Hindi and English mix. It carried a line that roughly translates to: friendly roasting is fine, but making fun of someone in the name of roasting should stop. It also said that making people laugh is good, but not by making someone cry or insulting them.
The full message read:
“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.”
The post was shared widely on Facebook and X, and several users treated it as Rohit Shetty‘s reaction to the comedy segment. The message was linked to jokes about Scout OP‘s girlfriend Kaashvi Hiranandani and his equation with Love Gill. Once the post gained traction, Rohit Shetty stepped in to disown it completely.
What Gaurav Gupta Actually Said on Bigg Boss 20
Gaurav Gupta, a Delhi-based stand-up comedian and practising dentist, appeared as a guest on the Diwali-special Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan. The episode aired around November 8, 2026, and was Episode 64 of the season.
His roast targeted Scout OP, whose real name is Tanmay Singh, and Love Gill, also known as Lovepreet Kaur Gill. The jokes that caused the most trouble included:
- A reference to the “blanket massage” incident between Scout and Love, which had already been a talking point earlier in the season.
- A direct mention of Scout’s girlfriend Kaashvi Hiranandani, asking whether Scout remembered he had a girlfriend outside the house.
- A line calling Scout a gamer who should “play with only one remote”, widely understood as a comment on his closeness to Love while Kaashvi was outside.
- Remarks about Scout’s looks and expressions, and nicknames like “Sprout” and “Scout OTP”.
The jokes did not land well inside the house. Scout OP questioned Gaurav Gupta on stage in front of Salman Khan. Love Gill also objected to the massage comment, saying it should not have been used as comedy because it happened inside the house. Some contestants, including Yung DSA, asked Scout to take the segment lightly. Scout did not agree.
Scout OP, Love Gill and the Kaashvi Angle
The roast did not happen in a vacuum. Scout OP and Love Gill had been at the centre of a separate storyline for weeks before the Diwali episode. The two contestants described their bond as brother-sister-like, but their physical closeness inside the house had sparked discussion outside.
Kaashvi Hiranandani, Scout’s girlfriend, appeared on a Weekend Ka Vaar episode in late October 2026 and confronted Scout and Love about their equation. She accused Love of “trapping” Scout, which led to a strong backlash against Kaashvi online. She later apologised to Love Gill for her remarks.
Salman Khan also addressed the matter on the November 1, 2026 episode. He criticised Scout for not defending Love when Kaashvi made her comments, and called Scout’s behaviour a failure of loyalty. Rohit Shetty had also hosted a Weekend Ka Vaar episode earlier and addressed the same Scout-Love-Kaashvi situation on air.
Against that background, Gaurav Gupta‘s jokes about Kaashvi and the “remote” line hit a raw nerve. The roast turned a running storyline into a fresh fight.
Gaurav Gupta’s Instagram Went Private
The backlash against Gaurav Gupta was immediate. Clips from the episode spread across social media, and a large section of viewers said the jokes crossed personal boundaries. The comedian responded by switching his Instagram account to private. Days later, he made it public again.
As of November 10, 2026, his Instagram had around 1.8 million followers, and his feed was filled with clips from his stand-up shows. Neither Gaurav Gupta nor the Bigg Boss 20 team issued a public statement on the backlash, according to reports at the time.
The online reaction took a more serious turn when some users reportedly dragged the comedian’s young daughter into the dispute. A Reddit post condemned the targeting of a child and questioned why a family member was being pulled into a disagreement between a comedian and a reality show contestant.
General trigger warning: This section mentions online harassment of a child. Reader discretion is advised.
Rohit Shetty’s Bigg Boss 20 Connection
Rohit Shetty is not a random name in this story. He has been part of Bigg Boss 20‘s weekend hosting line-up. Salman Khan announced in October 2026 that he would miss a Weekend Ka Vaar episode due to a prior commitment and asked Rohit Shetty to host in his place. Rohit Shetty stepped in and hosted the weekend episode, where he addressed the Scout OP-Love Gill-Kaashvi matter at length.
That existing connection made the fake Facebook post more believable to some viewers. The post used Rohit Shetty‘s name and spoke about the exact subject he had already discussed on the show. The filmmaker’s clarification now makes it clear that the post did not come from him and that no Facebook or X account of his exists.
Security has also been a visible theme around Rohit Shetty in 2026. Five rounds were fired outside his Juhu residence in February 2026, and police later linked the attack to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Reports noted that he had tightened security and become more watchful after the incident. The fake-account warning did not mention the security case directly, but it fits the wider pattern of the filmmaker trying to control how his name and image are used online.
What the Clarification Means for Bigg Boss 20 Viewers
For Bigg Boss 20 viewers, the practical takeaway is simple. Any post on Facebook or X that claims to be from Rohit Shetty is not from him. His official updates, project announcements and personal statements appear only on his verified Instagram account, @itsrohitshetty.
The Gaurav Gupta roast controversy remains a separate matter. The comedian has not commented publicly on the backlash. Scout OP and Love Gill have continued on the show. Salman Khan returned as host after Rohit Shetty‘s weekend stint, and the season continues on JioHotstar in India.
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