...
...
Next Story

Swiggy adds chole bhature twist to Virat Kohli’s disclaimer ahead of World Cup

Swiggy's post on X about Virat Kohli's disclaimer has prompted people to share mixed reactions.

Published on: Oct 4, 2023, 18:27:32 IST
By
Prefer HTon Google
Advertisement

Virat Kohli took to social media to share a special disclaimer for everyone ahead of the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup. He “humbly” requested his friends not to ask him for tickets “at all through the tournament.” Expectedly, screenshots of his Instagram story started resurfacing on other social media platforms as people reshared them using varied captions. Swiggy too jumped on the bandwagon and shared Kohli’s story, but with a twist.

Swiggy reshared a screenshot of Virat Kohli's Instagram story. (Instagram/@virat.kohli)
Swiggy reshared a screenshot of Virat Kohli's Instagram story. (Instagram/@virat.kohli)

“As we approach the World Cup, I would humbly like to let all my friends know to not request me for tickets at all through the tournament. Enjoy from your homes pls,” Virat Kohli wrote in his Instagram stories.

Also Read: ‘Sandeep ko bolo...’: Man’s cooking instruction on Swiggy goes viral

Swiggy reposted the picture with a slight change. They replaced the word “ticket” with “rama ke chole bhature.” The food delivery company's twist references the cricketer’s love for the dish.

Take a look at the post shared by Swiggy:

“Rama ke chhole bhature garma garam,” posted an X user. “Swiggy and their post,” shared another along with a laughing out loud emoticon. Some, however, weren’t impressed with the tweet. Just like this individual who added, “This is cringe! Kuchh world Cup-related hota to bhi baat thi.” Another wrote, “Overused meme.”

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha 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.

Discover the latest Trending News, viral videos, social media stories and unusual events from India and around the world. Stay updated with the topics everyone is talking about.
Discover the latest Trending News, viral videos, social media stories and unusual events from India and around the world. Stay updated with the topics everyone is talking about.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Hindustantimes wants to start sending you push notifications. Click allow to subscribe