Actress Mannara Chopra, known for her appearance on Bigg Boss 17, faced backlash on social media after posting a video of herself enjoying the rainfall and dust storm in Mumbai. The video, where she can be seen dancing to a peppy track on her balcony, sparked criticism as netizens deemed it insensitive in light of the recent storm-related tragedies in the city. ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 17's Mannara Chopra Calls Akasa Air 'Worst Airline To Travel With' After Her Bag Gets Damaged By Staff - SEE TWEET
In the video captioned "Enjoying the first rain!! in between a shoot day," Mannara appeared carefree while the dust storm loomed in the background. Comments flooded in, condemning her for dancing while people were losing their lives and facing grave issues due to the storm. The tragic incident in the Ghatkopar suburb, where 14 individuals lost their lives and many were injured after a hoarding collapsed, highlighted the severity of the situation.
Celebrities like Vijay Varma and Soni Razdan also expressed shock over the incident, emphasizing the need for empathy and sensitivity during such trying times. Despite the criticism, Mannara has been actively involved in various projects in Mumbai and recently hinted at something exciting in the works. Following her stint on Bigg Boss 17, she has ventured into music videos and continues to keep busy with her acting career. ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 17's Mannara Chopra REVEALS Cousin Priyanka Chopra Offered Cash As Her Gift, Actress Denies It And Asks THIS In Prize- DEETS INSIDE!
Netizens slammed the actress for for making a dance video during this stressed situation in the city. A user wrote, "Mumbai mein sb pareshan hai aur inko nachna hai had hai aese logo ko." Another one commented, "How insensitive one can be, people in Mumbai are trouble and here she is making dance videos, seriously?"
The backlash against Mannara's seemingly tone-deaf post serves as a reminder of the importance of being mindful of current events and showing compassion towards those affected by tragedies. As public figures, celebrities like Mannara have a responsibility to use their platforms thoughtfully and considerately, especially during times of crisis. What are your thoughts on her social media post?
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