BENGALURU: Television anchor and former reality show contestant Anupama Gowda has clarified that she is not engaged, putting an end to speculation sparked by her recent birthday celebration photos.
The rumours began circulating after images from her 35th birthday, shared online by a photographer friend, were widely interpreted by social media users as engagement pictures. The posts quickly gained traction, leading to a wave of congratulatory messages from fans.
Addressing the claims, Anupama took to social media and responded in a humorous tone, stating that she herself was not aware of any such event. She explained that the viral pictures were simply from her birthday and had been misrepresented.
She also pointed out how unverified content spreads rapidly online, noting that such posts are often shared for engagement without checking facts. Referring to the growing influence of digital manipulation, she remarked that while edited images are common today, in this case even that was not involved.
The anchor added that the rumours caused confusion among her followers, especially as messages poured in while she was working on shoots.
With her clarification, Anupama has urged people to be cautious before drawing conclusions from social media posts, highlighting how quickly misinformation can spread in the digital age.