Following the recent engagement announcement of her former co-star Raj Anadkat, Munmun Dutta, popular for her portrayal of Babita Ji in the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has hit back at trolls who flooded social media status with comments speculating about their relationship.
The significant age difference between the actors, however, has often sparked rumors about their off-screen connection. These rumours intensified after Raj’s surprise engagement announcement on social media last week.
In a recent Instagram Status, Munmun addressed the online chatter in a firm yet humorous manner. Sharing a black and white background and series of status which states “Funny how FAKE news spread like wildfire and keeps coming back like a boomerang. Putting things straight again!
Not Engaged
Not Married
Not Pregnant.”
In another status she wrote “Also IF and WHEN I do marry, Whether a younger man or an older one I shall do it PROUDLY. Honey! That’s my Bengali genes, Always proud and brave. Joi Maa Durga”, Not gonna be putting my energy to fake things anymore. Moving on to better things in life. God is kind and Life is beautiful”. she cleverly used Polished yet straight words to convey her message. The post, intended to silence the noise, garnered immense support from her fans.
Many flooded the comments section with messages lauding Munmun for taking a stand against online harassment. This isn’t the first time Munmun has been targeted by online speculation. In the past, similar rumours about relationships with other co-stars have plagued her social media presence. Actresses associated with long-running sitcoms often find themselves the subject of such baseless gossip.
While Munmun has remained largely unfazed by these rumours in the past, the recent outpouring of speculation following Raj’s engagement seems to have prompted her to address it publicly. Her witty response highlights many celebrities’ frustration due to online intrusion into their personal lives.
Munmun’s choice to address the rumours head-on serves as a reminder to online users to be mindful of their comments. Celebrities are people too, and their private lives deserve to be respected.
Here’s hoping that Munmun’s witty response silences the trolls and paves the way for a more respectful online environment for both actors and audiences.
