'Sends wrong message to fans': Sonu Sood faces backlash for sitting on footboard of moving train
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has been criticised by Northern Railway for travelling on the footboard of a moving train, dubbing it 'dangerous'. This response of Northern Railway came after the actor had shared a video of him sitting on the footboard of a moving train on Twitter.
Taking to twitter, the official handle of Northern Railway re-shared Sonu Sood’s video with the caption, "Dear, @SonuSood, You are a role model for millions of people in the country and the world. Travelling on train steps is dangerous, and this type of video may send the wrong message to your fans. Please do not do this! Enjoy a smooth and safe journey." The actor had posted a video of him sitting on the footboard of a moving train as he held onto the handle next to him.
Take a look at the video:
प्रिय, @SonuSood
— Northern Railway (@RailwayNorthern) January 4, 2023
देश और दुनिया के लाखों लोगों के लिए आप एक आदर्श हैं। ट्रेन के पायदान पर बैठकर यात्रा करना खतरनाक है, इस प्रकार की वीडियो से आपके प्रशंसकों को गलत संदेश जा सकता है।
कृपया ऐसा न करें! सुगम एवं सुरक्षित यात्रा का आनंद उठाएं। https://t.co/lSMGdyJcMO
The Mumbai Railway Police Commissionerate also warned Sonu Sood for his irresponsible action and said that such a stunt would work in movies for entertainment but not in real life. "@SonuSood travelling on the footboard may be a source of 'Entertainment' in movies, not real life! Let's follow all safety guidelines and ensure a 'Happy New Year' for all," GRP Mumbai tweeted.
Netizens vented their concern for the actor and responded to the clip. One user tweeted, “Travelling by sitting on the door of the train is an invitation to an accident. You are an inspiration to millions of people, crores of people are your fans. By doing this your fans can also do the same. So please delete this video Inspire people to travel safely." Another fan wrote, "Really true. People follow their Reel Hero blindly so such Video shouldn't have uploaded. Reel Heros should take a serious note on it." One commended the tweet made by Northern Railway and said, "Perfect advice @RailwayNorthern."
Sonu Sood helped a lot of people during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown. He had received many messages from people looking for immediate help at the time and had responded to their concerns.
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First published: 5 January 2023, 13:55 IST