“My Little Daughter Is Anxious About Death Rumours”- Shreyas Talpade

Bollywood and Marathi actor Shreyas Talpade is a well-known face in both industries. The Golmaal and Om Shanti Om actor recently became a victim of false rumours on social media which started with a fake post. 

As per the social media post, he was supposed to be dead, and that has left his family shattered, including his little daughter. Clarifying things officially, he released his statement on his social media handle. Read it below :

Dear All, I want to assure everyone that I am ALIVE, HAPPY, and HEALTHY.

I’ve become aware of a viral post claiming my demise.

While I understand that humour has its place, when it’s misused, it can cause real harm. What may have started as a joke by someone, is now creating unnecessary worry and playing with the emotions of those who care about me, especially my family.

My little daughter, who goes to school every day, is already anxious about my well-being, constantly asking questions and seeking reassurance. This false news only deepens her fears, forcing her to confront more questions from her peers and teachers, stirring up emotions that we’ve been trying to manage as a family.

To those pushing this content further, I ask you to pause and consider the impact. Many people have genuinely prayed for my well-being, and it’s disheartening to see humour used in a way that can hurt sentiments, cause distress to my loved ones, and disrupt our lives. When you spread such rumours, it doesn’t just affect the person targeted—it also affects their family, especially young children who might not fully understand the situation but feel the emotional toll nonetheless.

I am deeply grateful to all who have checked in on me during this time. Your concern and love mean the world to me. To the trolls, I have a simple request: please stop. Don’t joke around at the cost of others and don’t do this to anyone else. I wouldn’t want anything like this to happen to you ever so please be sensitive. Chasing engagement and likes should never come at the expense of others’ feelings.

Love Always, Shreyas Talpade.