Sonam Kapoor defends ‘morons decided to burst firecrackers’ comment despite hate, tells off Ashoke Pandit

Sonam Kapoor received a lot of hate after wondering why people were bursting firecrackers amid PM Modi’s 9 minutes 9pm call.

Actor Sonam Kapoor fielded trolls on Monday morning after her comment on people bursting firecrackers during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 9pm 9 minute call amid coronavirus spread went viral. Surprised at people clubbing crackers with what was intended as a show of solidarity against the pandemic, Sonam wrote, “There was complete peace and quiet, and now the birds, dogs and sirens are freaking out in south Delhi because some morons decided to burst fire crackers tonight.” She wrote in another tweet, “People are bursting crackers. Just FYI. The dogs are freaking out. Do people think it’s Diwali? I’m so confused.”

Sonam Kapoor and Taapsee Pannu were surprised with the bursting of firecrackers on Sunday.

Several Bollywood celebrities including Taapsee Pannu, Sonam Kapoor and Richa Chadha registered their objection to the same on Twitter. The criticism of her tweet began soon, with many sharing photos of crackers being set off during her wedding.

Sonam soon responded to trolls: “I’m so glad you see common sense. That there is a time and place for everything.”

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit asked Sonam to condemn those seen as being responsible for spreading the virus and said that bursting of crackers was indeed a way of people trying to be happy in difficult times. Responding to him on Twitter, she wrote, “Social distancing is a must ashokeji. Also making sure there isn’t communal infighting. So that the government can concentrate on doing good like they are. I’m sure you agree. You’re a sensible man who believes in being good and kind.”

She went on to ask him, “I’m sure you just lit a lamp for solidarity and hope and didn’t burst crackers in a celebration. You’re not that type of man.” In reply to another of his tweets, she refused to communalise the situation.

“I’m not ‘beating’ around the bush. Like I said, Social distancing is a must. And ANYONE not following that whether they are Hindu or Muslim or Christian or Sikh is wrong. I’m sure you agree. You must have very important things to do now. I think we both made our point. Beating heart & Victory hand,” Sonam said.

Earlier, actor Adil Hussain also wrote about the firecrackers. “We are with Dia! Some people are bursting crackers in South Delhi! “

Taapsee and her sister lit two candles in the balcony of their Mumbai apartment but couldn’t stop talking about the bursting of firecrackers and those who chose not to switch off the lights at 9pm. The actor shared video clips on her Instagram stories from her neighbourhood and captioned it, “Wrong memo.” She also pointed out how someone had ended up setting up a fire.

Taapsee Pannu lights candles in her balcony.

Taapsee Pannu shared a glimpse of her neighbourhood.

Richa also took to Twitter post the 9pm call and wrote, “Why crackers ? Why?” She also reacted to a video from Sunday night which showed a group of people walking on the street with burning torches in their hands. “Am sure the virus is on it’s way back now...#SocialDistancingkakyahua ?”

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