Veteran actor and comedian Jaaved Jaaferi took to Instagram on Saturday to inform fans that his X (formerly Twitter) account has been hacked.
Actor loses access to twitter handle, shares screenshots
Sharing a screenshot that showed an error while trying to log in—“Sorry we could not find your account”—the actor expressed concern and requested his followers to take action by reporting the issue.
“So my X account (@jaavedjaaferi) has been hacked. I sincerely request those that are following me on Twitter to complain to X about. Saada Hack... Aetthe Rakh!! Thank you,” Jaaved wrote, referencing the iconic track Sadda Haq from Rockstar in his trademark witty style.
Netizens react
Netizens soon flooded the comment section. One commented, “We love you jafar sir may Allah protect .” Another comment read, “Pata nahi aesi situation me aap aage kaise aate hu.” Another one commented, “Are u sure this notification is shown when its hacked? Cos usually you are unable to log in with your password but here seems like your account can’t be found .”
Jaaved’s recent work
On the work front, Jaaved Jaaferi was last seen in the romantic drama Inn Galiyon Mein, directed by Avinash Das . The film, which also stars Vivaan Shah and Avantika Dassani, hit theatres on March 14. Known for his versatility and wit, Jaaved continues to maintain a loyal fanbase across generations—both on screen and online.
Not the first time: Other celebs recently targeted
This isn’t an isolated case in the world of celebrity cyber breaches. Recently, Shreya Ghoshal and Swara Bhasker also faced similar hacking incidents on the platform. While their accounts were eventually restored, the repeated breaches highlight growing concerns over social media security.