A viral social media post claiming that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan publicly supported the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest has been confirmed to be fake. The screenshot, which rapidly spread across social media platforms, falsely suggested that the actor had shared an emotional message encouraging students to continue their peaceful protest and not lose hope. However, there is no evidence that Shah Rukh Khan posted or endorsed the statement.
The fake screenshot gained traction after several Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Imran Khan, Shabana Azmi, Diljit Dosanjh, and Vijay Varma, expressed support for the CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. This prompted many social media users to speculate whether Shah Rukh Khan would also comment on the issue, making the fabricated post appear more believable.
The viral message, beginning with the words “Tum logon ne dikhaya hai ke asli taakat kahan hai”, praised students for standing up for transparency and fairness while urging them to continue their movement peacefully. It also claimed that Shah Rukh Khan was emotionally and morally standing with the students. Despite its widespread circulation, the message never appeared on the actor’s verified social media accounts.
A review of Shah Rukh Khan’s official Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) profiles confirms that he has not shared any statement regarding the CJP protest. The absence of the post on his verified accounts makes it clear that the screenshot is fabricated and forms part of online misinformation. Several fans of the actor also called out the fake post, urging users not to spread unverified content.
While speculation around his political stance continues online, Shah Rukh Khan remains focused on his professional commitments. The actor is currently filming King, directed by Siddharth Anand, which features an ensemble cast including Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Raghav Juyal, and Rani Mukerji. The highly anticipated film is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026.
The incident serves as another reminder for social media users to verify viral screenshots and statements through official sources before sharing them. With misinformation spreading rapidly online, relying on verified accounts remains the best way to confirm whether a public figure has actually made a statement.