Kiara Advani Faces Backlash Over 2019 Interview: The Internet Trolls Strike Again
Bollywood actress Kiara Advani, who has charmed audiences with her performances, is currently facing an onslaught of trolling on social media. An old interview from 2019 has resurfaced, sparking online criticism due to a slip-up she made while discussing South Indian states and languages. The internet, known for its sharp memory, is now comparing her to fellow actress Alia Bhatt, who faced similar trolling in the past.
The 2019 Interview: What Happened?
The incident took place during the promotion of Vinaya Vidheya Rama, a Telugu action film where Kiara starred opposite Ram Charan. The duo appeared on Rana Daggubati’s talk show, where Rana quizzed Kiara about the South Indian states and their respective languages. Despite some help from Ram Charan, Kiara confidently named Telangana and Karnataka but stumbled when asked about Andhra Pradesh. Things got trickier when she struggled to identify which state speaks Malayalam. Her inability to answer led to the current wave of trolling.
Social media users were quick to pounce on the moment. A Reddit thread has been actively mocking the actress, with one user commenting, “Being an Indian and not knowing our own states and their languages is shameful. Kiara, it doesn’t look cute, you look dumb and stupid here!” Another remarked on her original name, saying, “Her original name was Alia, what do you expect?”
The Shadow of Alia Bhatt’s Famous Gaffe
Kiara’s trolling brings back memories of the time Alia Bhatt famously got a general knowledge question wrong on Karan Johar’s chat show Koffee with Karan. Since then, Bhatt has often been the subject of memes poking fun at her intelligence. Now, Kiara is finding herself in a similar situation, as the internet seems to draw comparisons between the two actresses.
A Successful Career Despite the Trolls
Despite the backlash, Kiara Advani’s career remains on an upward trajectory. She married fellow actor Sidharth Malhotra in February 2023, following their successful collaboration in Shershaah, a biopic of Kargil war hero Vikram Batra. Kiara is also set to reunite with Ram Charan next year in the highly anticipated Telugu political action-drama Game Changer. Her fanbase continues to grow, proving that while trolling can be unpleasant, it rarely hampers true talent.
The Internet: A Double-Edged Sword
Social media has become a place where every word and action of celebrities is dissected, often harshly. While trolling is an unfortunate byproduct of online fame, many stars, including Kiara, handle it with grace and focus on their work. The scrutiny over a mistake from years ago may seem intense, but it’s a reminder that the internet never forgets, even when it should.