Actress Aditi Rao Hydari has asked the public to stay alert after discovering that someone has been pretending to be her on WhatsApp. According to her, the impostor has been contacting photographers and others in the industry while using her name and pictures, creating confusion and risking possible misuse.
Aditi shared the warning through her social‑media accounts, explaining that she was informed by a few people who had received unusual messages. These messages claimed to come from her and spoke about possible photoshoots and professional work. She clarified that she never reaches out to anyone directly through WhatsApp for work purposes, and all genuine communication is handled only by her official team.
To help people identify the scam, she explained that the suspicious account uses her photographs, making it look convincing at first glance. She urged everyone to ignore, block and report the number if they receive such messages. She also encouraged people to contact her team if they are unsure whether a message is real, so the issue can be dealt with quickly.
The actress expressed concern about how easily someone can misuse personal images and pretend to be a public figure. She also highlighted the importance of being cautious online, especially when unexpected messages involve work offers or requests for personal information.
Fans responded with support, thanking her for speaking up and for taking the initiative to warn others. Many pointed out that impersonation scams have been increasing on various platforms, and public clarity from celebrities helps people avoid falling victim to such tricks.
Aditi’s message serves as a reminder that even verified actors and well‑known personalities are not safe from digital misuse. She emphasised that the safest approach is to double‑check any unexpected communication and never trust unknown numbers claiming to represent a celebrity.
She assured her followers that her team is looking into the matter and hopes the warning will prevent further confusion.