Content creator Sannati Mitra has sparked massive outrage after a video of her dancing in a towel at New Delhi’s India Gate went viral.
Inspired by Kajol’s famous towel dance from the Bollywood film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), the performance has been widely criticized for being disrespectful to the solemn war memorial.
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India Gate, which honors soldiers who died in World War I, is a symbol of national pride and mourning. Mitra’s act, seen by many as an attempt to gain attention on social media, has been slammed as inappropriate and insensitive.
Platforms like X and Instagram remain flooded with criticism, with users demanding stricter rules to prevent such incidents in the future.
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Some legal experts have even suggested that her actions could violate laws protecting national monuments.
Amidst all the backlash, a small number of supporters called it creative expression or a tribute to Bollywood, however most of the people felt like she crossed a line.
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Many argue that public spaces with deep historical importance should not be used as mere props for social media stunts.
Mitra’s decision to remain silent has added to the backlash, with critics accusing her of ignoring the public sentiment. The problem with social media influencers using iconic spaces for attention without considering their cultural value is evergrowing.
It’s a wake-up call for stricter laws and greater awareness about respecting national symbols. The message from the public is clear: this “so called” creativity should never come at the cost of dignity and respect of national sentiment.
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