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Meghalaya Murder Rekindles 'Sonam Bewafa Hai' Trend. Know The Tale Behind Bizarre 2016 Craze
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The Meghalaya murder plot twist instantly reminded netizens of a viral 10-rupee note from 2016 that had phrase 'Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai' scribbled on it.
Time internet seems to have time-travelled. It's 2016 for it again! A bizarre trend that took over the online world nine years ago is back in discussion. But why? It all began on Monday morning after a shocking twist in Meghalaya murder case came to light. Police revealed that 24-year-old Sonam Raghuvanshi had murdered her 29-year-old husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in the northeastern state.
The plot twist instantly reminded netizens of a viral 10-rupee note from 2016 that had phrase 'Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai' (translating to 'Sonam Gupta is unfaithful') scribbled on it. Thus, the old meme trend began to re-emerge with social media users drawing connecting between Sonam Raghuvanshi and 'unfaithful' Sonam Gupta.
An X (formerly Twitter) user, @ayyo_whyyy, wrote that it was prophesied long ago that Sonam will be unfaithful, whether it's Raghuvanshi or Gupta. 'sonam ka to boht pehle bata rakha tha to bewafa hi raghuvanshi ho chahe gupta (sic)," the post read.
A discussion also began on 'mass hysteria around eloping and getting married to one's true love".
So far, the sitcom 'The Simpsons', French astrologer and Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga had been ruling the internet for some surreal predications. But the June 9 revelation changed it all, with the owner of 'Sonam Gupta' currency note being hailed for his warning.
Curious to know more about the 'Sonam Gupta' currency note?
The Interesting Story Behind Viral Rs 10 Note
Who owns the viral Rs 10 note? Though it isn't clear who scribbled on the currency note, it is believed that the thought was penned on the Rs 10 note by a rejected lover.
How did 'Sonam Gupta' note become viral? Some random social media user seems to have posted it on X. And the phrase — 'Sonam Gupta bewafa hai' instantly became a subject of fascination and intrigue.
Who Is Sonam Gupta? The internet is still wondering who she is. In 2016 too, people wanted to know who Sonam Gupta was and what the story behind the message was.
From memes to warning: The viral image garnered significant attention, with netizens creating memes and jokes about the enigmatic Sonam Gupta. The meme evolved into a symbol of heartbreak and betrayal.
The popularity of the phrase triggered many to scribble on notes. Thus, prompting officials to issue a warning against defacing currency notes.
The resurfacing of 'Sonam Gupta' note during Notebandi:
During India's demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes, the phrase reappeared, this time on a Rs 2000 note.
When Sonam Gupta topped Google Trends; campaigns launched for her: The new note reignited the mystery surrounding Sonam Gupta and her supposed unfaithfulness. Sonam Gupta became one of Google's top trending personalities, alongside notable figures such as PV Sindhu, Dipa Karmakar, Disha Patani, and Donald Trump.
Interest in Sonam Gupta grew so much that radio stations launched campaigns to find her, and bars and cafes offered free drinks to people named Sonam Gupta. Despite the widespread attention, the true identity of the person who wrote the message and Sonam Gupta herself remains unknown. Many now doubt whether Sonam Gupta even exists.
Nevertheless, this uncertainty hasn't stopped the internet from speculating and creating numerous memes about her.
After Sonam Gupta, there were 'Nisha' and 'Rashi' too: After Sonam Gupta's viral message on a currency note, another Rs 10 note featuring a message for a woman named Nisha gained widespread attention. The message said, 'Nisha, my wedding is on June 10 but I cannot live without you. I will wait for you tonight at 9pm at Nuhu bus stop. -Khan"
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In 2022, a Rs 20 note with the message 'Rashi bewafa hai" went viral on the internet. People joked that Rashi might be Sonam Gupta's cousin, adding a humorous twist to the ongoing trend.
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June 10, 2025, 10:38 IST
News viral Meghalaya Murder Rekindles 'Sonam Bewafa Hai' Trend. Know The Tale Behind Bizarre 2016 Craze
