Ashish Chanchlani’s PR Stunt Played Out Exactly as He Wanted! Chandaniya!

Fans Fooled? Ashish and Elli’s Romance Was Just a Promotion
Content creator and YouTube star Ashish Chanchlani has landed himself in hot water after posting a romantic photo with actor Elli AvrRam, only to reveal it was part of a publicity stunt for their new song Chandaniya. What seemed like a love story turned out to be a clever (or cruel?) prank, and fans are not amused.

The Post That Started It All

On July 12, Ashish posted a dreamy image on Instagram where he’s holding Elli in his arms while she smiles with a bouquet of roses. Dressed casually, the caption read:

“Finally ❤️”

Naturally, fans went into overdrive. Comments poured in. Was Ashish dating Elli? Was this real? Turns out, NOPE.

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The Truth: It Was a Song Promotion

Just a day later, it was revealed that the romantic still was from their new music video Chandaniya, released on Saturday. The photo and their flirty videos that followed were all part of the campaign to create buzz for the track.

Ashish himself even posted a Story laughing at those who fell for it, saying:

“Aye katta!” (Got you!)

Chandaniya Wins Hearts

Despite the debate, the song Chandaniya is already proving to be a success. With its emotionally charged visuals and melodic vibe, the music video has quickly garnered views and garnered fan love. Many praised the on-screen chemistry between Ashish and Elli, despite the pre-release PR stunt leaving a bad taste. The track is trending on YouTube, and for those who moved past the drama, it’s still a hit.

Reactions Flood Social Media

What was meant to be funny has now turned into a PR disaster. Fans feel cheated and have taken to the internet to call out Ashish’s “cheap stunt”.

Here’s what people are saying:

• “This isn’t a love story, it’s emotional clickbait at its worst.”
• “Ashish Chanchlani is a loser; you can’t fool fans like this.”
• “Scam ho gaya! All this just to promote a song?”
• “Stop playing with fans’ feelings for views.”
• “PR stunts Poonam Pandey to Ashish Chanchlani… who’s next?”

Even actor Raghav Juyal joined in with a funny dig:

“Pure desh ko dhoke mein rakha is ladke ne” (This boy fooled the entire country).

Fans Say: Trust Broken

Many online users feel that this fake relationship prank was a step too far. One fan wrote:
“Ashish Chanchlani ke prank ke baad, ab kisi pe bharosa nahi karna.” (After Ashish’s prank, now we can’t trust anyone.)
What started as a lighthearted buzz turned into a wave of outrage, with many calling it a sign of how desperate content promotions have become.
And, finally, a success for the album, the Bonus!