Television actor Arjun Bijlani has reacted strongly to recent dating rumours linking him with actress Mouni Roy. The speculation began after the two were spotted leaving a restaurant together with friends. Responding to the reports, Arjun blamed misleading social media captions for creating unnecessary gossip. He also urged media pages to verify facts before publishing stories that affect people's personal lives and long-standing friendships.
Arjun Bijlani Slams Dating Rumours With Mouni Roy
Reacting to the rumours, Arjun said a friendship of more than 15 years should not be turned into gossip just to attract attention online. Arjun's team releases a statement by actor.
The statement read, "Dear clickbait pages, two people who have been friends for 15 years don't suddenly become a couple just because a gossip page needs a headline. Sometimes people simply stand by a friend who is going through a difficult phase."
He further added, "Not every friendship needs a romantic angle just for views. Please fact-check before publishing anything. We should all be responsible for the stories we create."
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How Arjun Bijlani And Mouni Roy Dating Rumours Began?
The controversy began when a video of Mouni Roy and Arjun Bijlani leaving a restaurant went viral on social media. They were accompanied by actress Anusha Dandekar after a dinner outing.
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In the clip, Mouni appeared upset with the paparazzi while leaving the venue. Soon after, several social media pages shared the video with captions suggesting the two were dating, leading to widespread speculation.
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Mouni Roy Kissing Arjun Bijlani Video Fueled Speculation Earlier
Earlier, one video surfaced from a party where Mouni was friendly hugging and kissing Arjun Bijlani and he was filming. This led to the online buzz intensified amid speculation surrounding Mouni's personal life and reports of her separation from her husband.
The "controversy" refers to a resurfaced video from a party where Mouni Roy planted a friendly kiss on her longtime best friend Arjun Bijlani's cheek.
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The online buzz intensified amid speculation surrounding Mouni's personal life and reports of her separation from her husband. pic.twitter.com/w8UC8zYnDC
Actor Appeals For Responsible Reporting
Arjun also urged media pages to avoid spreading misleading information that interferes with people's private lives.
He said, "We request media pages to verify facts before spreading misleading stories that unnecessarily interfere with people's personal lives and create confusion. Responsible journalism builds trust, not clickbait."
Arjun And Mouni Share a Long Friendship
Arjun Bijlani and Mouni Roy have known each other for over 15 years and have often spoken about their close friendship.
The two worked together in the popular television show Naagin, where their on-screen pairing received a lot of appreciation. Since then, they have remained good friends and have continued to support each other over the years.