Mallika Dua’s new web show Fake or Not? aims to debunk several myths that make rounds on social media and fight misleading content As we continue to hustle through difficult times, we have all been glued to our screens, consuming viral content circulated on various platforms, which in several cases, have also been misleading and untrue. The rise has been unprecedented. Especially, when talking about COVID-19, there has been a lot of fake content making rounds online.

To counter this growing threat of misinformation across the internet, Mallika Dua is set to explore a new role as a news anchor, Mythika Dutt, hosting the show, a United Nations-verified campaign, Fake or Not? Launched on the Flipkart app, actor, comedian and writer Mallika brings forth her humour and satirical comedy as she explores this new avatar. She is committed to debunk fake news and fight ignorance through her news segment.

In an attempt to curb the spread of misinformation and help people identify real from fake, Flipkart Video is launching the show, aimed at educating users by debunking fake content, while encouraging them to be mindful of the news and information they come across. Many questions that are part of the show will address common misconceptions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mythika Dutt, a sincere news anchor and host of Fake or Not?, tackles fake news and fights ignorance. Along with quashing inaccurate news, the new quiz show is also busting common myths that people have come to believe as facts, with a fun twist.

Did you know that the humble peanut is not a nut? Or that the full form of ‘SOS’ is not Save Our Souls! Fake or Not? combines many such surprising answers.

“People today are so easily misinformed with all the viral content flooding social media. It has been great taking on a new role, playing Mythika Dutt, to address this. True to the character, I am determined to fight misconceptions as I keep viewers informed through the light-hearted and engaging format of the show. This is such a great initiative to educate people and the twist of comedy makes the show entertaining, while still driving awareness to question the source and credibility of information. The show is definitely the need of the hour and I can’t wait to see how this journey unfolds.” said Mallika.

Fake or Not? reinforces a commitment to bring the most relevant and innovative content to users in India and is now live on Flipkart Video.