Bollywood veteran Raza Murad was trolled after a video of him drinking went viral during Ramzan.
Social media assumed he was drinking alcohol. But Murad clarified it was a movie scene shot in Chhatarpur, Delhi and not a personal celebration. By the time he responded the outrage had already spread.
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The video was shared by actor Kiran Kumar and was part of a film where Murad’s character’s birthday was being celebrated.
Murad said his real birthday is in November not March. But the damage was done another case of social media jumping to conclusions without context.
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This isn’t the first time. Cricketer Mohammed Shami was trolled for drinking an energy drink during Ramzan.
Many assumed he was breaking his fast. Ignoring the fact that travel exempts fasting under Islamic law. These cases show how public figures are unfairly judged based on incomplete narratives.
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The internet spreads information in seconds but often without verification. A single clip without context can fuel outrage before the truth even comes out.
Public figures like Murad bear the brunt of these snap judgments. He shows how easily fact and fiction gets blurred in the digital age.
The Murad incident is a wake up call. Social media users must pause, fact check and question before reacting. Misinformation thrives on quick assumptions breaking that cycle is in our hands.
