Urvashi Rautela: "No troll can dim my light", - blasts Diet Sabya over Cannes controversy

Actress Urvashi Rautela has spoken out following online chatter surrounding her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival. A widely followed anonymous fashion commentary account alleged that she had obstructed a staircase during a photoshoot, leading to backlash and viral speculation. The actress, however, has issued a clear and uncompromising statement rejecting the claims.

“To my global fans & supporters the Cannes Festival community, and champions of truth,
I rise with unyielding strength against the cowardly lies of Diet Sabya, a faceless page that dares to falsely claim I blocked a staircase. Let the truth reign: my team secured full permission for a photoshoot on a designated staircase, as did others, in strict adherence to every rule of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, which I honor with unwavering respect. Diet Sabya, a cheap imitation of Diet Prada, lacks even an ounce of originality, thriving only on venomous attacks against hardworking outsiders who dare to shine. Their baseless narratives target those, like me, who elevate India's pride on the global stage. I have blocked and reported this irrelevant entity, and I
call on all to dismiss their envious slander. My charisma, forged through relentless dedication and international acclaim, remains untouchable. No one not Diet Sabya, nor their petty lies can dim the light of Urvashi Rautela, a force that leads and inspires. No matter how hard you troll me we will never pay you like others #paidtrolls With unbreakable resolve, Urvashi Rautela.”

The strongly-worded statement marks Rautela’s first direct address regarding the incident. Without naming specific dates or moments, she refutes any wrongdoing and defends her team’s coordination with the festival organisers.

While celebrity appearances at Cannes frequently draw praise and critique alike, this episode underscores the tension between public perception and personal experience in the age of digital commentary. Rautela’s choice to confront the issue head-on indicates her unwillingness to let such narratives shape her global image.

As the conversation around the role of social media watchdogs grows, so does the importance of verified context—something the actress insists was lacking in the recent discourse.