A video from Bengaluru showing an influencer’s photo shoot being interrupted by an elderly woman protesting her outfit is making waves on Instagram. The clip has now gone viral and sparked a debate on social media. The video features an influencer named Shriyanshi posing for photos outdoors. According to a description previously shared on her Instagram account, she stepped out to take pictures in natural sunlight on a road in the city.
What happened during the photo shoot?
As seen in the video, Shriyanshi is posing for photos when an elderly woman approaches her and starts asking her about her clothes – which visibly upsets the influencer. The woman, speaking the local language, continues to talk about Shriyanshi’s clothes.
It seems that what started as a routine photo shoot soon turned into an unexpected confrontation.
As the situation unfolds in front of the camera, Shriyanshi does not respond with an argument. Instead, he is seen repeatedly apologizing to the elderly woman, seemingly trying to defuse the situation and prevent it from escalating further.
Although the clip was originally posted on Shriyanshi’s Instagram account, it has since reportedly been taken down. However, the footage did not disappear from the Internet for a long time.
Various media outlets later reposted the video on their social media platforms, fueling its rapid spread across platforms. As the exchange gained more views, conversations about the incident began to grow online.
How social media users reacted
The viral video has divided the opinions of viewers.
Some users defended the elderly woman, saying that she was not necessarily berating Shriyanshi, but simply sharing her point of view. According to these users, while her view may not have been correct, she was being disrespectful.
However, others criticized the influencer. Some commenters argued that creators often push the boundaries for online attention. One user wrote that influencers like Shriyanshi would do anything for views and virality. Another comment suggested that if women like her didn’t wear skimpy clothes, Instagram wouldn’t promote their videos to a wider audience.
At the same time, many people pushed back against such criticism.
One user commented that an older woman should visit ancient Indian temples, where female idols are often depicted in skin-revealing clothing. Another person commented that people should leave young people alone and let them live their lives as they choose.
In a similar incident earlier this year, a woman claimed that a group of young boys made obscene remarks at her while she was out jogging in a wooded area.
In a video shared online, the woman said the incident took place in the Avalahalli forest near Bengaluru. She explained that she was wearing a sports bra and tank top, which she described as standard jogging attire.
“There’s nothing wrong with this outfit. I know. It’s pretty normal for me,” she said.
Disclaimer: This report is based on user generated content from social media. Livemint has not independently verified and does not endorse these claims.
