A viral screenshot claiming that actress Deepika Padukone shared an Instagram Story supporting activist Sonam Wangchuk has been found to be false. The image, which circulated widely on social media, purportedly showed the actress reposting a message about Wangchuk’s hunger strike along with a caption criticising the country’s leadership.
The alleged post quickly gained attention, with several social media users claiming that Deepika had deleted the Story shortly after publishing it. However, no credible evidence has been found to support these claims.
A review of Deepika Padukone’s verified Instagram account and available archived social media activity revealed no trace of the alleged Story. There is also no reliable evidence indicating that such a post was ever uploaded and later removed.
Fact-checkers have concluded that the viral screenshot was digitally manipulated and does not represent an authentic post by the actress. As a result, the claim that Deepika Padukone publicly expressed support for Sonam Wangchuk through the alleged Instagram Story has been determined to be false.
The incident highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media, especially when it involves public figures. Users are advised to rely on verified sources and official social media accounts to avoid the spread of misinformation and digitally altered content.
