New Delhi: Indian social media users expressed ‘deep shock’ over a tweet from Pakistani actress Veena Malik. The message about captured Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, which had a sadistic undertone, was especially surprising given that the Indian film industry has been her bread and butter: she had acted in several Bollywood movies and played lucrative roles in several Indian television shows. The actress prompted a bevy of irate responses from Indian Twitter users, who condemned her lack of gratitude.
https://twitter.com/iVeenaKhan/status/1100678842161811456
She later tweeted a picture featuring the face of the captured pilot wrapped like a birthday present and the word ‘Surprise!’ She added the message: “A Good Will Gesture will Reach Home Soon (Beaming Face With Smiling Eyes emoji)…!!! Mention Not …It’s Okay (Smiling Face With Squinting Eyes emoji)”. The emojis said it all.
https://twitter.com/iVeenaKhan/status/1101173318470766594
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Her vitriolic posts quickly triggered Twitter users.
@saumyatandon said that it was unimaginable that Veena said this, and called it “really sad”.
Can’t imagine someone like him tweeting like this. Sad really sad. https://t.co/bcpvlffKJv
— Saumya Tandon (@saumyatandon) February 28, 2019
One user slammed her by saying that even her fans had called out her stupidity, and reminded her that she’d come to India to earn her livelihood.
Ma'am he's a soldier in his country's uniform. Maybe that doesn't mean anything to you, but I'm sure your soldiers understand.
Your remark couldn't make you sink lower in any soldier's eyes.https://t.co/nomgCI5EQh— Rohit Agarwal 🇮🇳 (@ragarwal) February 27, 2019
Even some of her fellow Pakistanis were mortified. @awaiskhan224 called Veena an opportunist saying that even Pakistanis are ashamed of her.
Aise karogi inki mehmaan nawazi ? pic.twitter.com/cQ2Ofx5I9D
— Delhi Se Hoon BC (@delhichatter) February 27, 2019