Bollywood actress Mouni Roy, known for both her acting chops and bold fashion, recently surprised fans with a dramatic transformation: she debuted bangs at a trailer launch event for her upcoming film The Bhootnii. While many praised her fresh, edgy look, others accused her of something far more controversial: undergoing plastic surgery that allegedly went wrong.
The online onslaught was swift and merciless. Social media users speculated that her facial features, especially her forehead, eyebrows, and lips, had been “botched” by cosmetic procedures, with some even suggesting she was hiding the effects behind her new hairstyle. Fake AI‑generated videos began circulating, exaggerating her appearance for shock value.
Fed up with the negativity, Mouni broke her silence, first at a Zoom interview, then later at the Bombay Times Fashion Week. Her reaction was firm and unapologetic. At Zoom, she expressed pity for people who spread false rumours and trolling content simply for attention.
On the BTFW red carpet, she added, “Kuch nahin. Dekhti hi nahi… Let everyone do their job…I don’t pay attention to such remarks,” demonstrating her self-confidence and unwillingness to engage with baseless hate
Her no-nonsense replies are being widely praised. Major outlets note she labeled trolls as “unaccomplished” individuals who lack recognition of the hard work artists put into their careers. Co-star Palak Tiwari also spoke up in support, lamenting how constant trolling can drive celebrities toward surgery, as it sells negativity and sets impossible beauty standards.
Fashion insiders are also weighing in, not just on her bangs, but on how she chose to own her transformation, taking agency over both her appearance and the narrative around it. She’s proving that when it comes to petty gossip or ugly rumours, silence is no longer golden; assertiveness is.
As The Bhootnii nears release, this episode may well boost attention, not from scandal alone, but from her poise and confidence in handling it. Mouni has turned possible negativity into a moment of strength, and fans are noticing.