Claim:
Multiple news articles and social media posts allege that singer Shreya Ghoshal, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, and other celebrities were detained for revealing confidential information that could harm the country’s economy.
Fact:
This claim is false. A viral screenshot supposedly from The Indian Express suggests that Shreya Ghoshal and others were detained after leaking sensitive financial information during an interview. However, a fact-check reveals that The Indian Express never published such an article.
Investigation:
- A Google Reverse Image Search of the viral screenshot showed that it had been widely shared across social media.
- A keyword search on The Indian Express website yielded no such report.
- The link in the viral post redirected users to an unrelated site promoting Immediate Fastx™, a platform with no connection to credible journalism.
- The URL of the supposed news article (https://innews.fixedsight.mom/) does not belong to any reputable media outlet.
- A review of the Mirchi Plus interview featuring Shreya Ghoshal found no statements related to confidential financial disclosures.
- The Indian Express itself issued a warning urging readers to be cautious of fake web pages impersonating credible news sources.
Conclusion:
The viral claim that Shreya Ghoshal, Amitabh Bachchan, and others were detained for revealing sensitive economic information is fabricated. The supposed news article is a hoax, and there is no evidence supporting these allegations. Readers should verify such claims from trusted sources before believing or sharing them.