"The Joke Is On You": Parineeti Chopra Slams Trolls Over Fake Jennifer Winget Feud
Parineeti Chopra and Jennifer Winget shut down fake feud rumours after a viral video from the Shaque success party sparked online controversy.
Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has delivered a scathing response to internet trolls and "self-proclaimed journalists" who attempted to manufacture a rift between her and co-star Jennifer Winget. The drama erupted following a viral clip from the success party of their Netflix series, Parineeti Chopra Jennifer Winget feud rumours quickly gained traction online, but the two actresses have now set the record straight with a dose of sarcasm and solidarity.
The Viral Clip That Sparked the Fire
The controversy began when a video from the cake-cutting ceremony of their show 'Shaque: Trust No One' started circulating on social media. In the footage, Jennifer Winget is seen standing behind Parineeti Chopra. Sharp-eyed netizens and gossip accounts interpreted this positioning as a sign of tension, claiming that Parineeti was deliberately ignoring her co-star or pushing her aside to take the spotlight.
The speculation quickly spiraled, with users claiming there was a cold war brewing between the two leading ladies of the crime thriller.
Jennifer Winget’s Graceful Clarification
Taking to Instagram to quell the negativity, Jennifer Winget provided a simple, logical explanation for the moment. She clarified that her position in the video was purely a result of the crowded stage and not a reflection of any personal animosity.
“Let’s please be kinder to each other and stop the negativity and make this into something it isn’t. I simply backed out because there was not enough space there,” Jennifer wrote.
She further praised Parineeti, stating that the actress has always been loving and kind toward her, emphasizing that they operate as a team and that there is plenty of room for everyone to succeed without tearing others down.
Parineeti Hits Back: "Hysterically Laughing"
While Jennifer took a soft approach, Parineeti Chopra chose to be more direct in her rebuttal. The actress revealed that she and Jennifer have spent the last couple of days watching the "creative" edits made by bloggers and journalists, finding the entire situation hilarious rather than hurtful.
In a fiery Instagram post, Parineeti wrote: “The joke’s on you, because we’ve been laughing. Hysterically! Your wild interpretations only make you look foolish.”
She didn't stop there, urging those who manufacture controversies for "a few minutes of fame" to find something more meaningful to do with their lives, while simultaneously praising Jennifer’s brilliant acting skills in their series.
About 'Shaque: Trust No One'
The duo stars in the Hindi crime mystery thriller 'Shaque: Trust No One', which premiered on Netflix on September 24, 2026. The series features a stellar cast including Tahir Raj Bhasin, Soni Razdan, and Anup Soni.
The gripping plot centers on Anvita (played by Parineeti), a mother whose life is shattered when her newborn daughter is kidnapped from a hospital in Shimla. For nine years, the kidnapper sends her a photo of the growing child every birthday. As Anvita delves deeper into the mystery to find her daughter, she is forced to question the loyalty and honesty of those closest to her.