Hande Erçel Calls Out Fake Screenshot About Shah Rukh Khan, Puts All the Rumours to Bed 

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Turkish actress Hande Erçel has cleared the air about a false claim that went viral on social media. She firmly denied calling Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan "uncle" at the Joy Awards 2026.

The situation started when a video from the Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showed Erçel recording something on her phone. At that moment, Shah Rukh Khan was on stage presenting an award with Egyptian actress Amina Khalil. Many fans thought Erçel was filming Shah Rukh Khan because she admired him. The video spread quickly online, with people calling it a sweet fan moment.

However, things took a different turn when a screenshot began appearing on social media. The image claimed to show an Instagram story posted by Erçel. In the supposed post, she wrote: "Who is this uncle? I was just filming my friend @aminakhalilofficial, I am not his fan! Please stop spreading false information!" This claim upset many of Shah Rukh Khan's fans and created heated discussions online.

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Erçel responded directly to the fake screenshot on social media. She kept her message short and clear, stating simply: "This is fake." Her response confirmed that she never wrote those words or posted that story. The screenshot was edited or created by someone else.

After Erçel spoke up, many Shah Rukh Khan fans apologized to her for the negative comments she received. Several people thanked her for addressing the false information and stopping its spread. Support messages flooded in, with people praising her for standing up against fake posts.

Erçel explained that she was actually filming her friend Amina Khalil, who was co-hosting the awards ceremony with Shah Rukh Khan. Most of her Instagram stories from the event featured Amina and focused on her presence there. Shah Rukh Khan only appeared briefly in one clip.

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Hande Erçel is one of Turkey's most famous actresses. She became popular through Turkish television series and has fans across Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia. The actress has previously spoken positively about Indian cinema.

This incident shows how quickly false information can spread online. It also highlights the importance of checking facts before believing viral claims. Shah Rukh Khan is currently working on his upcoming film King, which also stars his daughter Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Abhishek Bachchan.