Sahiba Bali’s Online Backlash and the Fabricated Tamannaah Screenshot

Actor-influencer Sahiba Bali reported receiving abusive comments and threats after she reposted an Instagram story comparing the worship of Goddess Durga with police handling of women protesters during the October 2 demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The repost sparked a surge of hostile messages, many repeated verbatim across accounts.

Actor Sahiba Bali flags fake post claiming Tamannaah trolled her over Durga remarks

In early October, a screenshot circulating on Reddit and Instagram appeared to show actress Tamannaah Bhatia rebuking Bali. Bali later clarified that the image was fabricated—either edited or AI-generated—and that no such exchange ever occurred.

Sahiba Bali Reacts To Tamannaah Bhatia Controversy, Calls Viral Screenshot 'Fabricated And Fully False'

The October 2 protests in Delhi demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities. Women demonstrators alleged police excesses, including being manhandled, beaten, and harassed during detention. Female journalists also reported sexual harassment by police, prompting an investigation by the Delhi Police Crime Branch.

Actor Sahiba Bali faces online abuse over post on 'worship Durga, punish women'

• October 2, 2026 – Women’s protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar; allegations of police excesses arise.

Actor Sahiba Bali faces online abuse over post on 'worship Durga, punish women'

• Mid-October 2026 – Bali reposts the Durga-versus-women-protest comparison; abusive messages flood her inbox.

Actor Sahiba Bali flags fake post claiming Tamannaah trolled her over Durga remarks

• October 14, 2026 – Bali shares screenshots of the abuse and denounces the fabricated Tamannaah screenshot in Instagram Stories.

Sahiba Bali Reacts To Tamannaah Bhatia Controversy, Calls Viral Screenshot 'Fabricated And Fully False'

• Bali reiterated that she receives abuse regardless of her political comments.

Sahiba Bali Reacts To Tamannaah Bhatia Controversy, Calls Viral Screenshot 'Fabricated And Fully False'

• She dismissed the viral screenshot as “fully FALSE” and “either AI or edited,” calling the practice “clickbait” that exploits celebrity faces.

Actor Sahiba Bali flags fake post claiming Tamannaah trolled her over Durga remarks

• The abusive messages included multiple instances of identical text sent repeatedly to Bali, indicating coordinated trolling.

Sahiba Bali Reacts To Tamannaah Bhatia Controversy, Calls Viral Screenshot 'Fabricated And Fully False'

• The fabricated screenshot was shared on at least two major platforms (Reddit and Instagram) before Bali’s clarification.

Sahiba Bali Reacts To Tamannaah Bhatia Controversy, Calls Viral Screenshot 'Fabricated And Fully False'

The episode highlights the vulnerability of public figures—especially women—who address gender double standards and political issues on social media, and the ease with which AI-generated content can be weaponised to amplify harassment.

Actor Sahiba Bali faces online abuse over post on 'worship Durga, punish women'

A related article about the broader protest movement is scheduled for publication by October 28, 2026. No further statements from Bali or involved parties have been announced.

Sahiba Bali Reacts To Tamannaah Bhatia Controversy, Calls Viral Screenshot 'Fabricated And Fully False'