Muslim Man Poses As Hindu Pandit, Eats Non-Veg Food During Navratri? Here’s The Truth Behind Viral Video

A viral video circulating shows a man dressed as a Hindu priest, wearing a saffron scarf and tilak, allegedly eating non-vegetarian food during Navratri. Social media posts claim the man is Mohammad Idrish, a Muslim trying to insult Sanatan Dharma, and that he has been arrested.

Sharing that clip on X handle, a user wrote, “Breaking __ Mohammad Idrish — the man who dressed like a Hindu Guru and filmed himself eating non-veg during Navratri to insult Sanatan Dharma — has been ARRESTED. This is not “freedom of expression.” It was a deliberate provocation against crores of Hindus. Sanatan will not tolerate mockery of our sacred festivals.” (The archived link of the post can be seen here.)

Evidence

• A reverse image search of the video’s keyframe led to posts on X dated September 24, where users identified the man as Mahesh Upreti, a Nepali comedian. (The posts can be seen here and here)

• Multiple versions of the video online carried the watermark of the TikTok account @maheshupreti13, belonging to Upreti.

• Comparison of the viral clip with other videos on his TikTok account confirmed it was the same individual.

• Upreti’s YouTube channel also hosts Nepali songs and entertainment videos, reinforcing his identity as a content creator and that the video was scripted.

• No credible news reports or police statements mention the arrest of anyone named Mohammad Idrish linked to this video.

Verdict

The viral video does not show a Muslim man disguised as a Hindu priest. It features Mahesh Upreti, a Nepali comedian, performing in a scripted video.

FAQ Section
Q1. Who is the man seen in the viral monk video eating non-veg during Navratri?
The man is Mahesh Upreti, a Nepali comedian and TikTok creator, not “Mohammad Idrish.”
Q2. Was anyone arrested in this case?
No. There are no credible reports or police records of any arrest related to this video.
Q3. Is the video real or scripted?
The video is a scripted skit created by Mahesh Upreti for entertainment, not a real incident.
Q4. Why was the video linked to Muslims?
The video was misused with false communal claims to provoke religious sentiments during Navratri.
Q5. Where else can we find Mahesh Upreti’s work?
He runs a TikTok account (@maheshupreti13) and a YouTube channel, where he posts comedy and entertainment content.

Sources
Mahesh Upreti‘s TikTok channel
Mahesh Upreti’s Youtube channel