actor Shilpa Shetty has denied a viral social media post on the reservation that was falsely attributed to him. A screenshot claiming to be from her Instagram account started circulating online, sparking widespread discussion on social media platforms. As the image gained traction, several users questioned whether the actor had actually shared the statement. Shilpa he soon stepped in to clear the air and denied having any connection to the message.
The viral screenshot carried a message related to booking
The controversy started after a picture, allegedly taken from Shilpa Shetty’s Instagram account, started doing rounds on the internet. The screenshot carried the message, “Don’t touch reservation. Let general category doctors treat only general category patients and everyone else treat only their own caste patients. Do this for a few years and people will start asking for an end to caste-based reservation. You can’t get skill through reservation.” The post was widely shared on various social media platforms, leading many users to believe that it was uploaded by the actor. However, there was no official confirmation that the screenshot originated from his account.
Actor “KD” calls the screenshot fake and malicious
In response to the growing controversy, Shilpa Shetty took to X to issue an official clarification. Rejecting the claims outright, the actor described the screenshot as completely fabricated and urged people not to believe that false information was being circulated in his name. She wrote: “I am shocked to see false statements on booking falsely attached to my name. This is completely fabricated malicious rubbish.” Soon after Shilpa released her statement, many social media users circulated her clarification to counter the misinformation. Several fans supported the actor and urged others to verify information before sharing screenshots that cannot be authenticated.
Shilpa Shetty recent work and latest movie
While addressing the controversy, Shilpa Shetty has continued to remain active professionally. She was recently seen as the face of a cooking-based reality show, where she returned to television in a prominent role. His last appearance on the big screen was in the pan-Indian action drama ‘KD: The Devil’, which opened in theaters on 30 April 2026. The film received mostly mixed reviews from audiences and critics.Before that, he appeared in ‘Nikamma’ (2022) and ‘Hungama 2’ (2021).