Shilpa Shetty rejects viral reservation post, says ‘I am shocked to see fake statements attached to my name’
Actor Shilpa Shetty has dismissed a viral social media post on reservation that was falsely attributed to her. A screenshot claiming to be from her Instagram account began circulating online, triggering widespread discussion across social media platforms. As the image gained traction, several users questioned whether the actor had actually shared the statement. Shilpa soon stepped in to clear the air and denied having any connection with the post.
Viral screenshot carried reservation-related message
The controversy began after an image, allegedly taken from Shilpa Shetty’s Instagram account, started making the rounds online. The screenshot contained the message, “Don’t touch reservation. Let general category doctors treat only general category patients and let everyone else treat only patients from their own caste. Do this for a few years and people will start asking to end caste based reservation themselves. You can’t get skill through reservation.” The post was widely shared across different social media platforms, leading many users to believe it had been uploaded by the actor. However, there was no official confirmation that the screenshot originated from her account.
‘KD’ actor calls the screenshot fake and malicious
Responding 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 false information being circulated in her name. She wrote, “I am shocked to see fake statements on reservation false attached to my name. This is completely fabricated, malicious garbage.” Soon after Shilpa released her statement, many social media users circulated her clarification to counter the misinformation. Several fans supported the actor, urging others to verify information before sharing screenshots that cannot be authenticated.
Shilpa Shetty’s recent work and latest film
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. Her latest big-screen appearance came in the pan-India action drama ‘KD: The Devil’, which was released in theatres on April 30, 2026. The movie mostly received mixed reviews from the audiences and critics.Before that, she appeared in ‘Nikamma’ (2022) and ‘Hungama 2’ (2021).
