Taapsee Pannu, a popular actress, is busy promoting her upcoming film ‘Khel Khel Mein.’ Recently, she attended a song launch event for the film. During this event, something unexpected happened between Taapsee and an influencer named Ananya Dwivedi.
What Happened
A video from the event is going viral on the internet. In the video, Taapsee and Ananya are seen greeting each other and shaking hands. After their greeting, Ananya asked Taapsee for a selfie. Taapsee politely refused to take a selfie on stage. The video quickly spread online, and Ananya commented on it, expressing her frustration. Ananya wrote, “That’s me. And I don’t understand why someone would deny a selfie when you’re already surrounded by cameras. The only reason influencers like me were called is to promote HER song! She really needs better PR training.”
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Mixed Reactions from People Online
Internet users however have different opinions on this event. As for Taapsee, some people justified her actions and said she did nothing wrong. On Reddit, there was a comment, “She didn’t do anything wrong She has no duty to provide a selfie especially under such conditions, Moreover, there are cameras to have a proper photograph with the celebrity” Other users tried to support Taapsee, “It’s disgusting and demeaning to dehumanize them in this manner: She can say No to selfie if she so wishes”.
Some people think that maybe it was Taapsee who took the selfie. One comment said, “It would have taken just a minute. It’s all about promotions. Now both of them are famous on the internet.” An Instagram user in response to Taapsee wrote to compare her to another actress saying vulgar language “She is junior Jaya Bachchan”, Jaya Bachchan is known for her complaints regarding personal space and privacy.
Understanding Both Sides
It is very essential to look at it from both sides. In the same way, such events are also attended by influencers like Ananya, to support and promote films or songs. They employ social media to get more coverage. This promotion can be boosted by a selfie with a celebrity. Ananya thought that it was pointless to decline a selfie, assuming that there were already so many cameras present anyway.
On the other hand, such celebrities as Taapsee have certain rights for marginalization also. They are often in the spotlight and often do not feel at ease having selfies taken probably while on stage performing during a show. It is perhaps here that Taapsee rejected such encounters even though they could have been her means of ensuring that she dictated the way such interactions with the male public played out.
More on Taapsee Pannu Side
Taapsee might have had reasons for not wanting to take a selfie on stage. She could have been trying to keep the event professional or might not have wanted to set a precedent for everyone to ask for selfies during formal events. Sometimes, celebrities prefer taking pictures in a more controlled setting to ensure quality and avoid disruptions.
Ananya’s Perspective
For Ananya, the refusal felt like a missed opportunity. Influencers like her are often invited to promote events and products. A selfie with a star like Taapsee can help increase engagement and reach. Ananya felt that taking a selfie would have been a simple and quick way to promote the song and the event.
