The pristine beaches and turquoise waters of Lakshadweep have become a popular tourist destination after #BoycottMaldives trended. Several celebrities have been promoting Lakshadweep tourism, highlighting its natural beauty and unspoiled charm. However, a recent incident involving Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh led to confusion and amusement.
Ranveer Singh’s Maldives Mix-Up
It all started when Ranveer Singh, known for his energetic persona and love for travel, shared a picture of a stunning beach on Instagram. In the caption, he enthusiastically encouraged his followers to explore the pristine beauty of Lakshadweep, a group of islands off the coast of India.
But while promoting Lakshadweep, Ranveer Singh accidentally shared a picture of Maldives on his social media. Eagle-eyed netizens quickly spotted this blunder and pointed out the mistake. Singh later clarified that it was an unintentional error and apologized for the confusion.
Ashneer Grover’s Witty Comment
Entrepreneur Ashneer Grover, the outspoken former judge of the popular reality show “Shark Tank India,” known for his sharp wit and no-nonsense attitude, couldn’t resist digging at Ranveer Singh’s Maldives gaffe. Grover commented on a post about the incident:
Thirdly there is some movie star, previously inactive on twitter, who is now copy pasting the same message to visit Indian islands – without knowing where Lakshadweep is and in parallel hiding previous Maldive story on insta 😉 https://t.co/SQDWiGIuxJ
— Ashneer Grover (@Ashneer_Grover) January 8, 2024
Grover’s comment, though seemingly innocent, was interpreted by many as a veiled reference to Ranveer Singh.
Ranveer Singh is that some movie Star pic.twitter.com/Xo2kflDyZL
— भाई साहब (@Bhai_saheb) January 8, 2024
Social Media Reactions
Grover’s comment sparked a flurry of reactions on social media. Some users found it funny and applauded his sense of humor. Others, however, felt that Grover was unnecessarily critical of Ranveer Singh. The incident also led to a renewed debate about the importance of accuracy when promoting tourism destinations.
Ranveer Singh Lakshadweep Tourism Blunder
While Ranveer Singh’s Maldives mix-up was a minor blunder, it has served as a reminder of the importance of being mindful when promoting tourist destinations. It is also a testament to the power of social media, where even a tiny mistake can go viral and attract unwanted attention. As for Ashneer Grover, his witty comment has again put him in the spotlight, proving that he is never far away from controversy.