Alia Bhatt to Kiara Advani to Shubman Gill: 4 times celebrities motivated students to study. Here’s how
Many shared videos urging their favourite celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani, Vijay Deverakonda or Shubman Gill to comment and motivate them to study.
Students are gearing up or appearing for examinations all across India and there are times when it can be hard to get motivated to study. While people find different ways to keep their spirits high while studying, some social media users took that to a whole new level by asking celebrities to motivate them to start studying. People are sharing posts on social media and tagging their favourite celebrities while urging them to comment to motivate them to study. From Alia Bhatt to Kiara Advani to Vijay Deverakonda to Shubman Gill, these celebs have replied to their fans and commented on tagged posts.

1. Alia Bhatt
A fan page of the actor shared a video of her with a text insert that reads, “If Alia Bhatt comments on this reel then I’ll start preparing for my exams”. The actor dropped a reply with laughing out loud emoticons.

2. Shubman Gill
A fan of the cricketer shared a video and wrote, “Agar Shubman ne iss reel pe comment kiya toh kal se padhna shuru kar dunga [If Shubman comments on this reel, I will start studying from tomorrow]”. And as you may have guessed it, the cricketer did reply. Shubman Gill wrote “Shuru kardo padhna [Start studying]” in the comments section of the post.

3. Kiara Advani
An Instagram user posted a video of Kiara Advani with a similar text as others that says if she replies then the user will start studying. Kiara Advani took to the post’s comments section to share not one but two replies. In one she wrote, “Study” and in the other she added, “Give it your best”.

4. Vijay Deverakonda
In a similar video, a fan shared a video declaring that if Vijay Deverakonda replies to the video, she and her friend will start preparing for their examinations. The actor not only replied but also promised them an award if they fulfilled a condition. “Get 90% and I’ll meet you”,” he wrote.

What are your thoughts on this trend where people are asking celebrities to comment on their social media posts and motivate them to study?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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