Kusha Kapila took to Instagram Stories to debunk a viral selfie that many interpreted as a sign of reconciliation with Samay Raina two years after their public fallout. She labeled the image “fake and seeded,” insisting that her face had been altered by AI.

Background of the Fallout

The tension dates back to 2024 when Samay, appearing on a popular YouTube roast show, made jokes about Kapila’s recent divorce that she described as “dehumanising.” Feeling humiliated, Kapila blocked Samay and has since been vocal about the incident, describing the jokes as “horrible” and demanding they be censored.

AI‑Altered Selfie Explained

Kapila revealed that the selfie—showing a woman in a red top who appears to be her—was digitally manipulated. She warned that a coordinated group of internet trolls is using the AI‑generated image to claim she is now seeking Samay’s goodwill, especially after his recent resurgence with the stand‑up special “Still Alive.”

Trolling Campaigns and Gender‑Based Harassment

The actress highlighted a pattern of “incel internet” attacks that aim to minimize women’s achievements. Over the past two years, she has faced invasive jokes about her private life, baseless speculation about the content of the roast, and even harassment at public venues.

Current Stance

Kapila made it unequivocally clear that she has no intention of rekindling a friendship with Samay. “I am not friends with Samay, and I will never appear on ‘Latent’ again,” she wrote. She also dismissed a recent video from Jasleen Royal’s birthday party, emphasizing that proximity does not imply camaraderie.

By sharing a zoomed‑in version of the selfie, Kapila proved that the woman beside Samay is not her, reinforcing her claim that the image is a fabricated attempt to tarnish her reputation.