Shreyas Talpade Reacts To Viral 'Om Shanti' Post Claiming He's Dead, Says Daughter, Family 'Anxious'

Recently a post went viral on the internet claiming that actor Shreyas Talpade has died and this left his fans in shock. However, now it has been reported to be a hoax. The Golmaal actor took to his social media handle to clear the air and slam those for playing with the emotions of people.

I am Alive, Happy and Healthy: Shreyas Talpade

Taking to his X handle, Shreyas penned a long note and stated that he is alive and healthy. The actor also thanked his friends and fans who checked on him after reading the hoax death news. “I’ve become aware of a viral post claiming my demise. While I understand that humor has its place, when it’s misused, it can cause real harm. What may have started as a joke by someone, is now creating unnecessary worry and playing with the emotions of those who care about me, especially my family,” he wrote.

The actor further mentioned that his young daughter, who goes to school every day, is already anxious about his well-being, and this false news has “deepened” her fear forcing her to confront more questions from her peers and teachers.

He further requested all to put a pause on spreading this false information about his death as it's affecting his family.

Shreyas Talpade’s message to trolls

He concluded his note by sharing a piece of his mind to the trolls. He wrote, “To the trolls, I have a simple request: please stop. Don’t joke around at the cost of others, and don’t do this to anyone else. I wouldn’t want anything like this to happen to you ever, so please be sensitive. Chasing engagement and likes should never come at the expense of other’s feelings.”

All about Shreyas Talpade's health condition

Last year on December 14, Shreyas suffered a heart attack in Mumbai while he was shooting for his upcoming film, Welcome To The Jungle. The actor underwent an angioplasty at Bellevue Hospital. Later, in an interview with a news portal, he stated that the heart attack could be a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Shreyas Talpade will be next seen in Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency.