Actress Mouni Roy has disabled the comments section on her Instagram profile following the announcement of her divorce from businessman Suraj Nambiar, after online trolls flooded her older posts with baseless accusations targeting actress Disha Patani. The development, which unfolded on Thursday, 14 May, highlights the toxic underbelly of celebrity social media culture in India.

The Divorce Announcement

The couple confirmed their separation through a joint statement posted on social media, in which they acknowledged the split while appealing for privacy. Mouni and Suraj wrote: 'We note with dismay the unnecessary and intrusive attention into our personal lives by certain quarters of the media. We would like to state that we have decided to part ways and are taking the necessary time to address matters privately and amicably.'

They added: 'Attempts have been made to sensationalize our private lives by circulation of fictitious narratives and blatant falsehoods, which do not reflect the reality of our relationship.' The statement described their decision as one made 'after thoughtful reflection on evolving personal priorities,' with both choosing to 'move forward on separate paths with respect and understanding.'

Trolling Spills Onto Older Posts

Shortly after the joint post went live, Mouni Roy turned off comments on the announcement and hid existing ones. Social media users who could no longer comment on the divorce post migrated to her older uploads, dragging Disha Patani into the controversy without any factual basis. Users accused Patani of being a 'home-wrecker' — a claim that has no stated basis in the couple's own statement or any verified reporting.

One user wrote in Hindi, 'Karwa Di mouny our suraj ke bich ladai' ('You instigated the fight between Mouni and Suraj'). Another commented, 'Divorce ke baad new husband Disha' ('After divorce, the new husband will be Disha'). Neither claim has been substantiated.

Background: Mouni and Suraj's Relationship

Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar first met at a New Year's celebration in Dubai in 2018, introduced through mutual friends. Their early relationship was a long-distance one — Suraj was based in Dubai while Mouni worked in Mumbai — but the two reportedly made frequent efforts to meet. The couple married in 2022 in a ceremony that combined a Malayali wedding with a Bengali one, held in Goa.

Speculation about a possible rift had already begun circulating on social media after users noticed that the couple appeared to have unfollowed each other on Instagram, prompting widespread conjecture about their relationship status before the official confirmation.

What Happens Next

With comments disabled and the couple requesting privacy, the focus now shifts to how the entertainment media and social platforms handle celebrity separations. The episode underscores a recurring pattern in which unverified narratives attach themselves to third parties — in this case, Disha Patani — with no factual grounding, amplified by the speed of social media before any correction can take hold.