Misleading post spread on social media in the name of Shahrukh Khan, viral claim turned out to be completely fake

New Delhi. Amidst the ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, a post in the name of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan started going viral on social media. This post claimed that Shahrukh Khan has appealed to the students to continue the movement and not back down at any cost. Not only this, while linking this viral post with Salman Khan’s recent statement, it was also said that Shahrukh has indirectly responded to Salman’s appeal. Within no time, this post reached millions of people on many social media platforms and it was accepted as true and started being shared in large numbers.

It was written in the viral post that when there is a fight for rights then it is not wise to remain silent but standing peacefully is the right path. It was also said that the movement should continue until trust is reestablished because this fight is not just for the present but to make the future safe. The language and presentation of the post was such that at first glance it appeared like an official statement.

However, when this claim was investigated, the truth turned out to be completely different. No such post was found on Shahrukh Khan’s official X account. After this it became clear that the post going viral on social media was not of the actor. Investigation revealed that this post was shared from a fan page which had used a profile photo of Shahrukh Khan and an almost similar username. Due to this, many people got confused and considered it to be the official account of the actor.

Such incidents are continuously increasing on social media where fake posts are made viral using the name and picture of a famous person. Many times such posts affect people’s emotions and spread rapidly without confirmation. This is why before believing any viral claim, it is very important to confirm it from the official social media account of the person concerned or from a reliable source.

Many public figures have expressed their opinion on the student movement and issues related to it, but no official statement has come out from Shahrukh Khan’s side in this matter. In such a situation, this message going viral in his name proved to be completely misleading. This incident once again reminds us how quickly fake news and fake social media accounts can mislead people in the digital age.

Experts also advise that before sharing any viral post, check its authenticity. It is not right to accept an account as genuine just by looking at the profile photo or name because the aim of those creating fake accounts is often to spread confusion and gain virality. It is more important today than ever to use social media responsibly and share fact-based information.