Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria has found herself at the centre of a social media storm following her appearance at a recent AP Dhillon concert in Mumbai. The controversy erupted after a video from the event, showing Sutaria dancing closely with the singer on stage, went viral, leading to intense scrutiny and backlash directed at the actress.
The Viral Clip and the Backlash
The incident unfolded at AP Dhillon's performance, where Tara Sutaria, a collaborator on his song 'FAV', joined him on stage. Clips circulating online showed the two sharing a hug, with Dhillon also planting a kiss on her cheek. Some netizens pointed out that Sutaria seemingly pushed Dhillon away afterward. The footage quickly sparked speculation, with many focusing on the reaction of Sutaria's boyfriend, actor Veer Pahariya, who was also present. His perceived unhappy expression in some clips became a major talking point, leading to a wave of criticism against Sutaria.
Tara Sutaria's Strong Rebuttal
On Monday, Tara Sutaria broke her silence on the matter with a pointed post on her official Instagram account. She celebrated the night and her collaboration with Dhillon but took a firm stand against the online narrative. She accused unnamed parties of spreading "false narratives," using "clever editing," and running "paid PR campaigns" to malign her and Dhillon's reputation. Her caption read, "Loud and proud and in it together!!!... P.S – False narratives, 'clever editing' and paid PR campaigns by folks won’t and don’t shake us up! In the end, love and the truth always wins. So the joke’s on the bullies." She later highlighted a specific post to reinforce her claim of a coordinated smear effort.
Orry Steps In With 'Real Time Footage'
Adding a significant twist to the story, internet personality and socialite Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, intervened to support Tara Sutaria. To counter the speculation that Veer Pahariya was upset, Orry shared what he called "real time footage" from the concert. The video he posted showed Pahariya calmly watching the performance, seemingly unperturbed. Sharing the clip, Orry wrote in the caption, "So I will real time footage," aiming to shut down the rumours about tension in the couple.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
The online response to the unfolding drama has been sharply divided. Orry's intervention was met with both support and skepticism:
- Many users praised Orry for standing by his friend, with comments like, "May God give everyone a friend like Orry," and "You are the friend us girls need and deserve in life."
- Others appreciated the counter-narrative, stating, "Exactly, they love to blame the woman without knowing the full story."
- However, a section of netizens remained doubtful, viewing the move as a publicity stunt. Comments included, "Clearing the image great PR," "Why everyone’s explaining?? Something is really fishy," and "First make a mistake.. Again play the victim card by making someone private PR. Nice scheme."
The episode highlights the intense scrutiny Bollywood personalities face on social media, where moments from public events can be amplified and interpreted to create widespread controversies. While Tara Sutaria and Orry have presented their defence, the court of public opinion remains split on the entire incident.
