Viral Video: Indian Man Asks Selena Gomez To Chant 'Jai Shree Ram', Netizens Feel 'Embarrassed'

In a video that has now gone viral, an Indian guy requests Selena to say "Jai Shree Ram". Instead of repeating the chant, Selena smiles and says, "Thank you, honey."

An Indian guy approached Selena Gomez and asked her to chant "Jai Shree Ram" (meaning "Victory to Lord Ram"), and the video of their conversation quickly went viral. On social media, people have expressed a range of opinions on the discussion that happened during the meet-and-greet.

The brief clip, which has gone viral on many social media sites, shows Selena Gomez being introduced to this chant by an Indian fan. "Say Jai Shree Ram," he says, and Selena uses the phrase as a question in response. Instead of repeating the chant, Selena smiles and says, "Thank you, honey."

Photographer Pallav Paliwal originally posted the clip on Instagram with the caption, “One of our followers met Selena Gomez and she said “Jai Shree Ram” on the occasion of Diwali.”

The video, according to Paliwal, was shot recently during the Diwali festival. However, fans can't help but notice references to the 77th Cannes Film Festival in Selena Gomez's hairstyle, jewelry, and outfit.

Netizen’s Reaction

Some social media users have praised Selena for her diplomacy, while others have criticised the man's request.

A discussion on cultural sensitivity and the value of personal boundaries has begun in response to the video. Some have lauded Selena for how she's handled the incident, while others have said the man's attitude was wrong. "I am embarrassed on his behalf!" said one commenter, while another praised Selena for her sweet reply.

A user wrote, "I'm Hindu and this is embarrassing," another one wrote, "I'm sorry Selena on his behalf." A Selena fan wrote, "Awwww.... So sweetly she rejected."