Mouni Roy pushed back against social media trolls who questioned her sexual orientation following her recent divorce, stating plainly that she is not gay and that close female friendships should not be sexualized for entertainment. She said her girlfriends have been a source of support during a difficult personal transition.
The actress addressed rumors in a direct video message rather than through a publicist, a format increasingly used by Bollywood figures confronting speculative threads. She asked followers to avoid harassing friends tagged in her posts.
Commentators noted that divorce announcements often trigger invasive scrutiny of women’s private lives, particularly when they share housing or travel photos with friends. Roy’s response aimed to draw a boundary without engaging every account spreading claims.
Mental health advocates praised the clarity of her statement while cautioning that public figures should not be pressured to disclose identity categories to satisfy curiosity.
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