Claims like "Mona Lisa has disappeared" have been going viral on social media, causing confusion and uproar. But now the truth has been revealed—the news turned out to be completely false and misleading.
In fact, the man claiming to be Farman Khan in the viral video is not the real Farman, but Arvind Kumar Joshi, a resident of Balotra district in Rajasthan. In the video, he claimed that Monalisa had left him and that he was searching for her.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXA-FZcCHoJ/?igsh=MXNodmI4MHlwbG9hdw==
How did the controversy start?
The man in the video appealed to people for information about the Mona Lisa, which quickly went viral. It was quickly accepted as true on social media, and various reactions began pouring in.
What turned out to be the truth?
When the matter escalated further, Arvind Joshi himself came forward and clarified that:
He is not Farman Khan
The video was made purely for fun and entertainment.
The news of Mona Lisa's escape is completely fabricated.
He also told that he had made this video on someone's request so that his social media followers could increase.
What happened after it went viral?
The situation escalated as the video went viral. People began trolling him, and several users even issued threats. Seeing the situation escalate, Arvind immediately released another video, apologizing and revealing the truth.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXCctObCI2U/?igsh=MWJhYTdicTNlc25m
The matter can reach the administration
Arvind Joshi said that he will contact the administration regarding this entire matter, because he is continuously receiving threats and he is feeling unsafe.
This entire incident is the result of a fake video and rumor that spread confusion on social media. This highlights how dangerous it can be to trust unverified viral news.
