The world of Bengali social media was recently shaken by a deeply personal scandal involving popular content creator Sofik SK and his partner, Dustu Sonali. A private video of the couple was allegedly leaked online by a close friend, leading to a public apology, legal action, and an unexpected wave of support for the influencers.
The Leak and Emotional Fallout
The controversy began when a 15-minute private clip of Sofik SK and Dustu Sonali was released on the internet. The couple, devastated by the breach of privacy, quickly addressed their followers on Instagram. They revealed that the video was leaked by someone they had trusted implicitly, a person Sofik considered "like a brother."
Dustu Sonali, in her emotional statement, clarified that the video captured a private moment between the couple and its public release has been life-altering. She confessed to being unable to leave her house and announced that she has officially filed a police case against the accused friend. She also issued a stern warning, stating she would involve his family if he escalated the situation further.
Echoing her distress, Sofik SK shared shocking details of the betrayal. He disclosed that this trusted friend had access to the passwords of both their phones. "Even I didn't have this video. My girlfriend had it. We trusted a friend with our phones, who knew our passwords," he explained. The friend allegedly stole the video, used it for blackmail, and ultimately posted it online when Sofik cut off contact.
Who Are Sofik SK and Dustu Sonali?
Sofik SK is a prominent Bengali content creator with a massive following of over half a million on social media. He is the creative force behind Palli Gram TV and is known for his entertaining videos, often featuring his girlfriend. His Instagram profile boasts nearly 45 videos, primarily showing him dancing and lip-syncing to popular songs.
Dustu Sonali, who describes herself as an "artist" on her Instagram bio, is a content creator in her own right. She frequently appears in Sofik's videos and has cultivated a dedicated following of nearly 312,000 followers with her 130 posts.
Public Support and A Surge in Followers
In the wake of the scandal, the couple received an outpouring of sympathy from fans and followers. This public support translated into tangible growth for Sofik SK's online presence. In less than a week after the video leak, his follower count experienced a dramatic surge, jumping from 463,000 to 510,000, a gain of 47,000 new followers. His engagement rates also saw a significant spike.
Demonstrating resilience, Sofik did not halt his content creation. He has posted three new videos since the leak. His latest post features him lying on a bed, a somber Bengali song titled ‘Amake Amar Moton’ playing in the background. The video, captioned "Sad song #sofik #new video #new post #sofik," was quickly flooded with comments filled with crying emojis and messages of encouragement, with fans urging him to "stay strong."
