A woman’s viral post about meeting a top banker in Bali took a hilarious turn when the real Piyush Gupta showed up in the comments

A heartfelt LinkedIn post celebrating a supposed encounter with one of Asia’s most influential bankers quickly turned into a case of mistaken identity — with the real person jumping into the comments to clear things up.

In her now-viral post, Janney Hujic described what she thought was a chance meeting with Piyush Gupta, the former CEO of DBS Bank, at a quiet café in Bali. She wrote admiringly about the man’s humility, presence, and lack of entourage, reflecting on how the best leaders often lead by example — quietly and sincerely.

Accompanying the post was a photo of Hujic smiling next to the man, whom she believed to be Gupta. She described the moment as inspiring, noting how the meeting reaffirmed her belief in leadership grounded in presence and integrity.

The post resonated with many, racking up over 1,200 likes and being reshared dozens of times across LinkedIn. Comments flooded in praising the experience and the perceived humility of the ex-CEO.

Then, in a surprising turn of events, the real Piyush Gupta himself responded in the comments: “Sorry to disillusion you. That isn’t me!”

The response, delivered with a dash of humour, left many LinkedIn users amused and turned the post into a viral moment of a different kind. While some chalked it up to a harmless mix-up, others questioned whether the original post was a genuine mistake or a calculated attempt to go viral.

What’s more surprising is that, despite acknowledging the comment from Gupta, Hujic’s post remains live and unedited at the time of writing — sparking further discussion online.

Source : Linkedln

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7330140165715218433-Je-l/

 By Tarziman — 22 May 2025, 02:44 PM