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Rachita Ram taken aback as fan pulls her cheek after clicking selfie, internet says actor handled it well but fans must respect boundaries

Kannada actor Rachita Ram found herself in an unexpected situation during her birthday celebrations as a male fan suddenly grabbed and pinched her cheeks.

Updated on: Oct 4, 2026, 17:55:16 IST
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Rachita Ram, a popular actor who works primarily in Kannada cinema, celebrated her birthday on October 3. Known as Dimple Queen by her fans, the actor met and interacted with several fans on Saturday and obliged for photographs outside her Bengaluru residence. This took an unexpected turn when a male fan pulled her cheek while posing for a selfie. (Also read: When Aishwarya Rai reacted to her and Abhishek Bachchan being compared to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: ‘Turn this around’)

Rachita's interaction with fans goes viral

Rachita Ram's reaction to the unexpected moment went viral on social media.
Rachita Ram's reaction to the unexpected moment went viral on social media.

In the viral clip, Rachita was seen smiling for pictures and selfies with several fans. One fan clicked a selfie with Rachita and right before going away, he pull her cheeks. Rachita looked surprised for a few seconds but continued to smile and interacted with others. The video has since sparked mixed reactions across social media, with several users questioning whether fans sometimes cross personal boundaries while meeting celebrities. Others praised Rachita for staying calm and continuing her birthday interaction with fans.

One comment read, “This is harrasment,” to which a second user agreed and added, “She maybe smiling or acting brave but deep down she might be traumatised. Fans have to respect the boundaries.” A comment read, “Man or Woman, never touch a stranger anywhere. Basic manners. Why touch someone who doesn’t even know you?” “She handled it well,” wrote another.

Rachita's role in Coolie

She added, “Special thanks to @Dir_Lokesh for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. Working with Legends was unforgettable experience! Cheers to the entire team of #coolie for the success!”

Coolie tells the story of a former coolie union leader who seeks the truth behind the death of an old friend. It became the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025 and is one of the highest-grossing Indian films of last year despite a clash with War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.

 
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Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha

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