A viral video featuring a 'cheating bride' has been the talk of the town for the past few days. The clip, which racked up over 20 million views, appeared to capture a raw, emotional moment where a bride meets her ex-boyfriend just hours before her wedding. As the video spread like wildfire, it triggered a massive wave of online harassment directed at the woman. However, a major revelation has now turned the entire story upside down, exposing the dark side of social media content creation.

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The woman in the video, Shruti Dahuja, has come forward to reveal that she is a professional actress and the entire scene was meticulously scripted. According to her, she was hired by creator Aarav Mavi to play the role of the 'heartbroken bride.' Shruti claims the video was uploaded without her final consent and without a mandatory 'scripted' disclaimer. The absence of this tag led millions of viewers to believe the betrayal was real, resulting in severe character assassination and personal trauma for her and her family.

The controversy took another turn when the creator’s brother, Anuj Mavi, fired back at these allegations. He claimed that Shruti was fully aware of the project and was even enjoying the fame until the public's reaction turned toxic. He further alleged that she attempted to extort a significant sum of money after the video became a global sensation. This incident has ignited a fierce debate about the ethics of 'engagement farming.' It raises a critical question: should creators be held legally responsible for passing off staged dramas as real-life events just to gain followers?