Mika Singh erringly speculates filmmaker Priyadarshan’a death
Mika Singh erringly speculates filmmaker Priyadarshan’a death
Reportedly, social media is often a source of ‘misinformation’ and ‘fake news’ regarding the deaths of film celebrities, a phenomenon driven by factors like the desire to spread news quickly, morbid curiosity, and the ease with which false content can be created and amplified. Fake death reports, or celebrity death hoaxes, can go viral due to a lack of verification, a tendency to trust information from sources with many followers, and the spread of templated fake news stories from specialized websites.
After ‘fake’ reports of legendary actor Dharmendra’s and Raza Murad’s death, now it is Hindi cinema’s singer Mika Singh..Shanti on a post about filmmaker Priyadarshan, Mika Singh became a target for sarcastic social media reactions.
Singer Mika Singh recently found himself at the centre of a social media controversy not for his music, but for a comment gone wrong.
After spotting a post on the demise of filmmaker Priyadarshan,Mika seemingly mistook it for an obituary and dropped the solemn comment“Om Shanti,” a phrase used to express condolences and pray for the peace of a departed soul.
Adversely for Mika, the filmmaker he has referred in question is very much alive, and netizens were quick to notice the blunder.
Priyadarshan’s post triggered a wave of sarcastic reactions on social media.
A screengrab of Mika’s comment on a post about Priyadarshan.
A news channel posted a story about Hera Pheri 3, “reunites” Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal, will be filmmaker Priyadarshan’s last Bollywood project, Singer Mika for a post about Priyadarshan’s death and wrote “Om Shanti” in the comments section.
The internet turned helpless. Started replying to Sawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag singer sarcastically, one even suggesting to delete the comment. Paaji, did you have a peg? Please take off your glasses. Another fan commented, “Paaji, it’s only evening… why so early today, paaji?”
A third fan commented, Sir, he’s still alive! Fourth fan advised, “Mika paaji, you still have time. Remove it.”
Mika Singh also headlined recently for a cryptic post amid the Diljit Dosanjh-Hania Aamir controversy following the overseas release of Sardaar Ji 3. The film, which features Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, sparked debate online given the tense state of India-Pakistan relations.
Mika wrote in his Instagram stories,
“As we all know, the relationship between India and Pakistan isn’t going well right now. Yet some people continue to act irresponsibly… Before releasing any content involving artists from across the border, they should think twice — especially when our nation’s dignity is involved.”
On the other hand, Priyadarshan has recently completed shooting for Bhooth Bangla, featuring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Wamiqa Gabbi. With Hera Pheri 3 and Haiwaan, starring Akshay and Saif Ali Khan, lined up next, the veteran director hinted that these might be his final projects. “Once he wraps up these films, he hopes to retire. He is feeling tired..
News Edit KV Raman
