Pakistani actress Sajal Aly has become the latest celebrity drawn into India’s political debate through a fabricated Instagram story. The incident follows a similar fake post attributed to Mahira Khan.

The viral screenshot falsely portrays Sajal as celebrating a possible change of government in India. It also suggests that she supports the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

The fabricated post claims that a political change could improve relations between India and Pakistan. It further suggests that better ties would allow artists from both countries to work together again.

Fact-Check Exposes Fake Celebrity Posts

A fact-check found that the screenshots attributed to Sajal Aly and Mahira Khan were false. Neither actress had published the alleged story on her official account at the time of the check.

The fake posts have circulated amid protests and political tensions in India. Their content appears to link Pakistani celebrities with the country’s domestic political debate.

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Some social media users have accused the BJP IT cell of using misleading tactics. They argue that users are now checking viral claims instead of accepting screenshots at face value.

However, these accusations do not establish who created the fabricated images.

The fact-check documented BJP supporters sharing the posts on X. Yet sharing a fake screenshot does not prove that the same users created it.

Fake Endorsements Shift Focus From Voter List Dispute

The controversy comes amid protests over India’s voter list revisions. Opposition parties have questioned the deletion of millions of names from electoral rolls and raised concerns about the process.

The fake celebrity endorsements risk shifting attention away from these electoral concerns. They introduce an unrelated debate about alleged Pakistani support for India’s political opposition.

A fabricated endorsement does not resolve questions about voter registration or electoral transparency. Instead, it can distract from the issues driving the protests.

The incident highlights the need to verify viral screenshots through official accounts and reliable fact-checking sources before sharing them.