Parth Samthaan warns netizens of fake account impersonating him on Snapchat
Mumbai, Feb 23
Popular television actor Parth Samthaan used social media to alert the netizens regarding a fake account impersonating him on Snapchat.
Parth took to the Stories section of his official Instagram handle and uploaded a screenshot of the alleged fake account, claiming that it does not belong to him.
The screenshot of the fake account even included a picture of Parth.
Sharing the image, Parth captioned the post, "This person is impersonating me and asking girls for inappropriate snaps through video calls. (sic).
"Pls report this Snapchat account and block it asap!," he added.
For the unaware, Parth began his acting journey by appearing in shows such as "Savdhaan India", "Webbed", "Yeh Hai Aashiqui", and "Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya".
He rose to fame with his character Manik Malhotra in the drama "Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan" and playing Anurag Basu in "Kasautii Zindagii Kay".
At the moment, Parth is seen as Mahid Niyazi in the show "Seher Hone Ko Hai".
During an exclusive conversation with IANS, he opened up about breaking the chocolate boy image with his latest drama.
When asked, "Audiences have often seen you in softer, romantic roles. Do you think this intense role fits your image?", Parth shared that he does not believe in sticking to one image.
"Every character demands a different appearance and personality. Initially, I thought I should maintain a certain stylish look, but the producers, writers, and director had a clear vision for Mahid.
It was important to present a completely new version of myself, and I embraced that change," he went on to explain.
Revealing what attracted him the most about the character, he disclosed that Mahid is someone who believes that justice should be immediate.
"He does not wait for the system or the police to take action. If something is wrong, he feels it must be corrected right away. That urgency and moral clarity are his most compelling traits," he added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's scary how easy it is to impersonate someone. The screenshot even had his photo! Fans should be more careful before believing any account is real, even if it looks genuine. Always check for the blue tick or official links from their main profile.
Respect for him taking a stand. But honestly, this is a bigger issue Snapchat needs to address. Their verification process seems weak compared to Instagram or Twitter. How many more fake profiles are out there?
I'm glad he highlighted the "asking for inappropriate snaps" part. This isn't just impersonation, it's predatory behavior. Hope the authorities can track this person down. Stay safe online, everyone!
On a side note, interesting to read about his new role in 'Seher Hone Ko Hai'. Breaking the chocolate boy image is a good move. Indian TV needs more intense characters like Mahid he described.
While his warning is important, I wish more celebrities would use their platform to educate fans on *how* to identify fakes, not just react when it happens to them. A little digital literacy goes a long way.
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