Celebrities are always under scrutiny. Anything they do or say can instantly become news and go viral. Recently, a video of and Mouni Roy went viral, and many netizens started rumours that the duo is dating. This rumour comes months after Mouni announced her separation from her husband .
Arjun, angered by the rumours, has slammed netizens for spreading fake news. Here is what he said.
Arjun Bijlani slams netizens for dating rumours with Mouni Roy
In a statement, Arjun slammed “clickbait pages” and called out the false narratives. He wrote, “Dear clickbait pages, two people who’ve shared a friendship for 15+ years don’t suddenly become a couple because a gossip page needs a headline. Sometimes, people simply show up for each other, especially when a friend is going through a difficult time. Not every friendship needs a romantic angle for views. A little fact-checking before publishing would go a long way. Let’s be responsible with the narratives we create,” he wrote in a long note.
The actor further added, “We request media pages to verify facts before spreading misleading stories that unnecessarily invade people’s personal lives and create confusion. Responsible journalism builds credibility. Clickbait doesn’t.”
Arjun and Mouni have been friends for more than 15 years. They were also paired together in Ektaa Kapoor’s blockbuster show Naagin in 2015.
Their friend Krystal D’souza also slammed an Instagram page who shared Mouni and Arjun’s video and wrote, “What is this nonsense, just for views you will post anything.”
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Mouni Roy announces separation from Suraj Nambiar
Taking to Instagram, Mouni penned a long note about her divorce proceedings a few months back. “We note with dismay the unnecessary and intrusive attention into our personal lives by certain quarters of the media. We would like to state that we have decided to part ways and are taking the necessary time to address matters privately and amicably.”
The note further read, “Attempts have been made to sensationalise our private lives by circulation of fictitious narratives and blatant falsehoods which do not reflect the reality of our relationship. After thoughtful reflection on evolving personal priorities, we have mutually chosen to move forward on separate paths with respect and understanding. At this point, we are focused on navigating this phase thoughtfully and privately.”