Overview

• During his recent Mashable India interview, Shaan explained that he had removed his glasses for style during a COVID-19 Instagram Live and unknowingly read out derogatory comments.
• A viewer screen-recorded the moment and the clip, with its now-beeped cuss words, went on to become a widely shared meme.
• He lamented that Gen Z and young millennials recognize him as the “abuser uncle” from that viral clip rather than for hits like “Tanha Dil” and “Chand Sifarish.”
• Even his children’s friends reportedly confirm his identity by showing the meme instead of recalling his decades-long body of work.
• Shaan’s reflections highlight how spontaneous online engagements can unexpectedly redefine a public figure’s reputation.