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Chetan Bhagat Recreates Viral Gen Z Reel With Friends
Author Chetan Bhagat has recreated a viral Gen Z reel with his friends Nitin Singhal, Ajay Gupta and Manish Gupta. The trend emerged from a students’ protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and…
The Story in Brief
Author Chetan Bhagat has recreated a viral Gen Z reel with his friends Nitin Singhal, Ajay Gupta and Manish Gupta. The trend emerged from a students’ protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and was also recreated by Anupam Kher and his friends. Bhagat shared his version on Instagram, joking that they lacked Kher’s acting skills but had old IIT Delhi friends willing to embarrass themselves. He also danced to the song while his friends copied the original moves.
Abhinav Bisht, identified by ABP Live as the original reel’s creator, responded with “New Variation” and laughing and folded-hands emojis. Social media reactions were mixed. Some users called the video funny, while others described it as cringeworthy and criticised Bhagat’s books.
The Indian Opinion
The easy story is that this is either a harmless intergenerational joke or proof of cultural cringe. Both readings overreach. Bhagat clearly presented the video as self-mockery, while Bisht’s response was friendly rather than hostile. The criticism also reflects personal dislike more than a serious dispute. The useful measure is simple: whether the original creator continues to engage positively, and whether viewers choose to watch or ignore the reel.
Source: news.abplive.com
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