Vidya Balan faced backlash after accidentally posting a screenshot of a WhatsApp message on Instagram, in which she expressed her support for Indian captain Rohit Sharma for opting out of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25. She deleted the post just seconds later.
Vidya’s team issued a clarification, explaining that she was deeply moved by his selfless act, which inspired her to write a message for him. The statement read, “There has been some speculation regarding a tweet Ms.Vidya Balan put out yesterday expressing her admiration for the grace Rohit Sharma exhibited by stepping back as a player and captain from the last test match.”
The statement further reads “Let it be unequivocally stated that Ms.Balan posted this completely of her own volition because she was moved by his selfless act, and NOT by request from his PR team. Ms.Balan is not an avid sports fan, but she is a fan of those who show dignity and class under trying circumstances. To attribute her actions to anything other than a spontaneous reaction to something she found admirable is completely preposterous.”
Take a look at the screenshot
After deleting her Instagram post, she took to her X, Vidya Balan wrote, “Rohit Sharma, what a SUPERSTAR!! To take a pause & catch your breath requires courage … More power to you … Respect !! @ImRo45”.
Notably, Vidya’s message was identical to the one allegedly shared by Rohit’s PR team via WhatsApp.
On the work front, Vidya Balan was last seen in the horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the film also starred Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, and Madhuri Dixit in prominent roles.
