A video of Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has gone viral on social media, sparking mixed reactions from fans and critics alike. The footage captures the actress leaving a restaurant with her husband, Zaheer Iqbal, after a dinner outing.
Sonakshi is seen heading towards her car while Zaheer lingers behind, greeting people on the way out. As Sonakshi notices the paparazzi, she waves at them, but when the photographers ask her to stop for a moment, she gestures for them to move aside, saying, “Let me go home, guys.” The actress then proceeds to get into her car.
The video, which quickly gained traction online, continues with Zaheer joining Sonakshi in the car after briefly greeting the photographers himself. The video captures a brief conversation between the couple, during which many viewers speculated, based on lip-syncing, that Sonakshi may have said, “Abey, chal” (a casual phrase meaning “Come on” in Hindi) to Zaheer. This sparked a flurry of comments, with some users criticizing Sonakshi for her behavior towards the paparazzi.
The video has divided social media users. While some fans have come to Sonakshi’s defense, praising her for maintaining her composure, others have been less forgiving. One user commented, “Did she really say ‘Abey, chal’?” while another remarked, “Sona Khan?” A follower questioned, “Did she say ‘Abey, chal’ to Zaheer?” adding fuel to the fire. Another user harshly labeled her as the “Surpanakha of Kalyug” (a reference to a demoness from the Ramayana), and several others left derogatory remarks, calling her “mannerless.”
The backlash has extended beyond the video, with some trolls targeting Sonakshi’s recent marriage to Zaheer Iqbal, whom she has known for a long time.
Critics pointed out that Sonakshi’s family, whose home is named “Ramayana,” has members with names inspired by characters from the epic, leading to further unwarranted criticism of the actress. Despite the negativity, many fans continue to support Sonakshi and defend her from the online trolling.