Mumbai, January 4: Social media platforms, particularly Instagram, have been flooded with reports claiming that the elderly man (Chacha) featured in the viral "2026 Mein To Duniya Khatam Hai" meme passed away on January 1. The man had come under the spotlight after a street interview where he was asked for his opinion on serious national issues, and the video of the exchange went viral.

The claim about the passing away of the 2026 Mein To Duniya Khatam Hai meme-fame elderly man first surfaced on an Instagram page called BinduNews. "People in the village still talk in hushed voices about the strange rumor that “the world will end on 26 May,” a line that began almost like a joke and slowly turned into a story that refuses to disappear, especially after the quiet, heartbreaking morning of 1 January 2026, when the man everyone lovingly called Chacha passed away," they captioned the post. Is Viral Video of Tiger Handing Child Back From Zoo Enclosure Real or Fake? Clip Is AI-Generated, Fact Check Reveals.

Fake Claim of Meme-Fame Uncle Passing Away Goes Viral

(Photo Credits: Instagram)
(Photo Credits: Instagram)
(Photo Credits: Instagram)

Several others also started sharing the claim without authenticating it. "The chacha who confidently predicted that the world would end in 2026 has passed away," one Instagram post claimed. "26 mai to duniya khatam hai Chacha passed away on 1st January 2026," another post read. However, a fact check revealed that these claims are entirely baseless. Are Viral Photos Showing Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro in US Custody Real or Fake? Fact Check Reveals Images Are AI-Generated.

It turns out, the page, BinduNews, is a satire. "India's most trusted Satire News Source. All posts are done here for Satire/Parody," it's bio read. The page often shares satirical or parody versions of the everyday news stories for humour purposes, and many shared or believed this satirical piece to be true.

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Did the '26 Me To Duniya Khatam Hai' Meme Fame 'Chacha' Die on January 1, 2026? Viral Satire Mistaken for Reality
Claim :

The elderly man (Chacha) featured in the viral "2026 Mein To Duniya Khatam Hai" meme passed away on January 1

Conclusion :

The claim is fake and was posted by satirical Instagram page.

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