What began as a fun reunion between the cast of Khosla Ka Ghosla has unexpectedly turned into one of Ranvir Shorey’s most talked-about social media moments. A light-hearted Instagram reel featuring Shorey alongside Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Parveen Dabas crossed the remarkable milestone of 100 million views, but the celebration was soon overshadowed by an online controversy. As criticism intensified across social platforms, the actor has now shared his side of the story, saying he has no regrets about defending himself against abusive users.
The controversy gained momentum after an X user reposted the viral reel with a caption mocking the actor. Shorey responded with a sharp remark that quickly drew criticism from several social media users. Since the account carried a woman’s display picture, many accused the actor of using misogynistic language, leading to widespread debate online.
Ranvir Shorey Says He Responded to Abuse, Not Gender
Reacting to the criticism, Shorey maintained that he was responding to the behaviour of the account rather than the profile image associated with it. According to the actor, there is no such reply currently visible on his timeline, and he believes people should understand the context before judging the exchange.
“There is no such reply on my timeline. I reply to trolls in the language they speak in, and I will not be apologetic about it. The user you are mentioning is a known toxic and abusive account, whose real gender and age are unknown to me. The kind of language that account uses is more important than if the profile picture is of a girl or boy. If girls can be gutter mouthed, then they should be ready to hear the same kind of replies too,” Shorey said.
His remarks have continued to divide opinion online. While some users defended his right to respond to abusive comments, others argued that public figures should maintain restraint even when faced with online trolling. The discussion quickly moved beyond the original exchange, turning into a broader conversation about celebrity conduct on social media.
Personal Allegations Surface as Debate Widens
As the online argument grew, several users began bringing up unrelated aspects of Shorey’s personal life. Some claimed that his past marriage with actor Konkona Sen Sharma ended because of his behaviour, while others alleged that he had once behaved rudely with cinema staff over a popcorn bucket. None of these claims have been independently verified.
Responding to the allegations, Shorey dismissed them as the work of people looking to target him rather than genuine criticism. He said the backlash itself was surprising because it originated from what he considered nothing more than a humorous 15-second reel created with the Khosla Ka Ghosla team.
“Those are simply haters. This entire incident was triggered by the hate towards just a funny 15 second reel that I made with the KKG team that went hugely viral! I have never misbehaved with anyone unless they have misbehaved with me first. And I am under no moral, ethical or legal obligation to take any abuse or hate lying down. From men or women. I am done with this episode. I would rather think about the next reel,” the actor added.
The episode highlights how quickly online conversations can escalate, especially when viral content attracts millions of viewers. A single exchange on social media often expands into wider discussions involving an individual’s personal life, making it increasingly difficult to separate verified facts from unconfirmed claims.
For Shorey, however, the focus now appears to be on moving forward. Rather than continuing the debate, the actor says he is choosing to leave the controversy behind and concentrate on creating new content for his audience.
Q&A
Why is Ranvir Shorey trending on social media?
Ranvir Shorey is facing online criticism after his viral Instagram reel and his response to a troll sparked controversy.
Which reel started the controversy?
The debate began after a humorous reunion reel featuring Ranvir Shorey, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Parveen Dabas crossed 100 million Instagram views.
What did Ranvir Shorey say about the backlash?
He said he responds to trolls in the same language they use and insisted he was reacting to abusive behaviour rather than the user’s gender.
Did Ranvir Shorey respond to allegations about his personal life?
Yes. He dismissed the claims circulating online as baseless and described them as the work of “haters.”
Was the actor’s former marriage discussed during the controversy?
Some social media users brought up his past marriage with Konkona Sen Sharma, but the claims made online remain unverified.
What is Ranvir Shorey’s next step after the controversy?
The actor says he considers the matter closed and would rather focus on creating his next social media reel.
