The controversy dates back to the period following Shilpa Shinde’s exit from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain in 2015-16. The actor has recalled that she was already facing intense scrutiny when a media person sent her a video and claimed it was hers. Speaking about the episode on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa in July 2026, Shilpa said she was initially terrified that the clip could have been recorded without her knowledge. When she watched it, however, she immediately denied that the woman was her.
According to Shilpa, she subsequently spent around six to seven hours at a cybercrime unit trying to trace the video. She claimed that it originated from a Hindi adult website and alleged that images from the clip were taken from particular angles, blurred and circulated with the claim that “Bhabhiji ka MMS” had leaked.
The Video Returned To Headlines During Bigg Boss 11
The controversy resurfaced around Shilpa’s Bigg Boss 11 stint in 2017. At the time, reports described the video as featuring a woman who looked like the television actor; there was no verified evidence establishing that Shilpa herself appeared in it.
The episode became part of the larger media frenzy surrounding Shilpa during Bigg Boss 11, which she eventually won.
Why Shilpa Shinde Posted The Adult Video Herself
The controversy took another turn in April 2018, when Shilpa shared a link to an adult video on Twitter, claiming it showed the woman whose appearance had been used to associate the clip with her. The move immediately drew criticism, including from her former Bigg Boss rival Hina Khan and Hina’s then-boyfriend Rocky Jaiswal, who questioned the decision to share explicit material publicly.
Shilpa defended her decision and later urged people targeted by morphed images or fake content to speak out rather than remain silent.
Years Later, Shilpa Revisited The Incident
For Shilpa, the controversy was not simply an internet rumour. She has described it as part of the harassment she says followed her departure from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain. In her 2026 account, she recalled even her mother being questioned by people in their residential society about the alleged MMS.
The episode is now remembered less as a confirmed “leaked MMS” and more accurately as an alleged fake-video controversy involving Shilpa’s lookalike , a reminder of how quickly unverified celebrity content could spread online.
Shiwani works as a Senior Sub Editor at NewsX, covering the entertainment beat. With a strong background in media, she is a true cinema buff who loves keeping up with the latest in pop culture and lifestyle trends. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Shiwani followed her passion and pursued a Master’s in Journalism from IIMC, choosing the road less travelled.
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