In a surprising revelation that has set social media abuzz, Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, recently confessed to not recognizing Falguni Pathak, the legendary singer often hailed as the queen of garba. The content creator, famous for being Bollywood's favorite friend, made this admission during a candid vlog session with Ira Khan, daughter of Aamir Khan.
The Event That Sparked the Confusion
The incident unfolded when Orry attended an event where he believed Falguni Peacock, the renowned Mumbai-based fashion designer, was scheduled to perform. However, upon arriving at the venue, he found himself confused by the performer on stage. 'I was having so much fun with Funcho, and Sha Falguni Peacock is on stage singing. And I was like, that's not Falguni Peacock,' Orry recalled in the viral clip.
It was only when someone clarified the situation that the 30-year-old influencer realized his mistake. He had confused Falguni Pathak, the beloved singer known for her iconic garba numbers, with the fashion designer bearing a similar first name. When Ira Khan responded that she was aware of the distinction, Orry brushed it off by stating he had simply mistaken 'one famous Falguni for another.'
The Controversy and Backlash
The roots of the controversy trace back to another conversation Orry had with actor Vishal Jethwa at a concert. When Jethwa mentioned the 'queen of garba,' Orry instantly responded, 'How would I know that? I thought Lata Mangeshkar was the queen of garba.' This comment triggered a wave of criticism across social media platforms, with many users and fellow content creators calling out his apparent ignorance about the cultural icon.
The hate train gained momentum quickly, with numerous people expressing their disappointment that someone with such visibility in the entertainment industry could be unaware of Falguni Pathak's significant contributions to Indian music and culture, particularly during Navratri celebrations.
Orry's Philosophical Take on Fame
Addressing the backlash, Orry maintained a surprisingly philosophical perspective. He drew a parallel with an incident involving filmmaker Farah Khan's cook, Dilip, who didn't recognize him either. 'If Dilip doesn't know who I am, it means I did not do a good job enough of being famous for him to know who I am,' he stated, emphasizing that there's no need to be offended when people don't recognize you.
The social media personality ultimately downplayed the entire situation, asserting that 'it's not that deep' and that his confusion stemmed from genuinely mistaking one prominent public figure named Falguni for another, rather than any intentional disrespect toward the garba singer.
Despite his explanation, the episode has sparked discussions about cultural awareness among influencers and the expectations placed upon public figures to be knowledgeable about icons from various fields of Indian entertainment and arts.
