By Shilpa Shirodkar breaks silence on Namrata Shirodkar and Mahesh Babu’s absence of support during Bigg Boss 18: ‘Ek tweet ya ek Instagram story…’
Actress Shilpa Shirodkar, known for her work in Bollywood and television, took a long hiatus from the entertainment industry to focus on her family life in London. However, in 2013, she made a highly anticipated comeback with the television show Ek Mutthi Aasmaan after relocating to Mumbai. Recently, she addressed ongoing speculation regarding a supposed rift between her and her sister, Namrata Shirodkar, as well as her brother-in-law, superstar Mahesh Babu.
For a while now, rumors have been circulating on social media suggesting tensions between the siblings and Mahesh Babu. The speculation gained traction when Mahesh and Namrata were noticeably absent from publicly supporting Shilpa during her participation in Bigg Boss 18. However, in a candid interview with Bollywood Bubble, Shilpa firmly denied any discord within the family. She found it amusing that such assumptions were being made based solely on social media interactions.
Dismissing the rumors outright, Shilpa stated, “I find it very silly to even discuss this matter because I don’t believe that any relationship depends on a tweet or an Instagram story.” She explained that the three of them—Mahesh, Namrata, and herself—are simply focused on their respective lives and responsibilities. In her view, it is natural for people to have differing opinions, and it is impossible to meet everyone’s expectations.
Addressing the claims that her absence from Namrata and Mahesh Babu’s public endorsements suggested tension, Shilpa emphasized that family dynamics are not dictated by social media presence. She expressed her belief that one should not feel the need to justify personal relationships to outsiders. According to her, not everything requires an explanation, and people should trust their instincts instead of succumbing to social pressures.
“The entire world thinks Namrata and I had a fallout because of Bigg Boss,” she remarked, reflecting on the rumors. However, she categorically denied any such conflict, adding that when she met her sister three months after the show, Bigg Boss was not even a topic of discussion. Instead, she shared that Namrata had been the one ensuring everything was taken care of for her while she was inside the house.
This statement from Shilpa put to rest the ongoing chatter about family disagreements. She reiterated that their bond remains intact despite their busy lives and individual priorities. The actress maintained that social media often creates unnecessary drama, but real relationships are not defined by online interactions.
Shilpa’s response highlights a larger reality about how celebrity relationships are often scrutinized unnecessarily. In today’s digital age, public figures are frequently judged based on their social media presence, leading to baseless assumptions and rumors. However, as Shilpa rightly pointed out, relationships within a family are far deeper than what meets the eye on social platforms.
While she is not particularly affected by such speculation, she feels it is important for people to understand that a lack of public acknowledgment does not equate to estrangement. At the end of the day, she values her personal connections over social media validation.
Through her remarks, Shilpa put an end to the gossip surrounding her relationship with Namrata and Mahesh Babu. Her clear and confident stance proved that family bonds cannot be dictated by tweets or Instagram stories, no matter how much people speculate.
