In a recent social media post, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor found himself in hot water after urging his followers to abstain from wearing fake sneakers. The statement, delivered via his Instagram Stories, quickly ignited a firestorm of controversy.

On Monday, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor took to his Instagram Stories to share his thoughts on the issue, stating, "Don`t know who needs to hear this but please stop wearing fake sneakers... if you have a low/moderate budget, there are plenty of great options out there. Converse, Vans, basic Air Force, etc... if someone gets you a gift and they happen to be inauthentic, you can pass them onto someone else that doesn`t know what they are and would be happy to wear... but if you are buying your own, please do your own diligence... buy from trusted sellers..."