Trigger warning: This article mentions death.
Shreyas Talpade fans were shocked when they saw a post on social media claiming that the actor is no more. Soon after, the false post was widely shared online. When this reached Talpade, he decided to clarify the matter and hit back at the trolls who were spreading this unpleasant news.
Taking to his social media, the actor wrote a long note and revealed that he is alive, happy and healthy. Shreyas Talpade also thanked all his friends and well-wishers who contacted him after reading the fake news.
In his post, the Golmaal 3 actor wrote, “Dear all, I would like to assure everyone that I am alive, happy and healthy. I have come across a viral post claiming my demise. While I understand that humour has its place, when misused, it can cause real harm. What started as a joke is now causing unnecessary anxiety and playing with the emotions of people who care about me, especially my family.”
Check out his post below:
In the long and emotional post, the Housefull 2 ​​actor also mentioned that his younger daughter, who goes to school every day, is already worried about his health. Hence, this news has only deepened her fears “making her face more questions from her peers and teachers.” Shreyas also requested people to stop spreading this false information about his demise. He mentioned that it is affecting his family, especially his young children.
At the end of his post, the actor expressed his deep gratitude to all those who checked in on him. “I am so grateful to everyone who checked in on me during this time. Your concern and love means a lot to me,” he wrote. Giving a piece of his mind to the trolls, he said, “I have a simple request to the trolls: please stop. Don’t make jokes at the expense of others and don’t do this to anyone else. I don’t want this to ever happen to you, so please be sensitive. Getting engagement and likes should never come at the cost of other people’s feelings.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, he is currently shooting for Welcome To The Jungle.
Also read: Exclusive: Shreyas Talpade reveals how he looks at life after suffering a heart attack; says ‘it’s calmer’
