Shreyas Talpade has issued a strong, lengthy statement after a post claiming his death went viral on social media. The actor, who had suffered a heart attack in December 2023, dismissed his death rumours and also shared how the false news affected her family, especially her little daughter. Taking to his Instagram on Tuesday, August 20, Shreyas shared a note that read, "Dear All, I want to assure everyone that I am ALIVE, HAPPY, and HEALTHY.
I’ve become aware of a viral post claiming my demise. While I understand that humour 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.
" Shreyas and his wife Deepti Talpade had welcomed their daughter Aadya via surrogacy in 2018. Sharing how his death hoax affected his daughter, the actor added, "My little daughter, who goes to school every day, is already anxious about my well-being, constantly asking questions and seeking reassurance. This false news only deepens her fears, forcing her to confront more questions from her peers and teachers, stirring up emotions that we’ve been trying to manage as a family.
" "To those pushing this content further, I ask you to pause and consider the impact. Many people have genuinely prayed for my well-being, and it’s disheartening to see humour used in a way that can hurt sentiments, cause distress to my loved ones, and disrupt our l.