A US vlogger’s video from Hyderabad’s iconic Charminar has sparked a conversation on social media after he highlighted the litter visible around the historic monument. The clip, shared on Instagram by the creator who goes by the handle @CookSux, shows him standing near Charminar with a local person, who asks him to take a closer look at the landmark.
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In the video, the local is heard saying, “Now take a proper look. Proper look of Charminar.”
The vlogger responds with surprise and says, “Whoa!”
The local then adds, “I mean, besides… can you zoom that?”
The vlogger, pointing his camera towards the monument, replies, “I zoom so you don’t see the garbage. Ah, now it's fine. Ah, now it's fine.”
The brief exchange appears to show litter around the area, after which the vlogger zooms in on Charminar so that the waste on the ground is no longer visible in the frame.
Watch the clip here:
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The text overlaid on the clip read, “One zoom can change everything.” The video was shared with the caption, “How to fix the view instantly.”
While the clip appears humorous in tone, it has led to mixed reactions online. Several viewers said the video reflected an uncomfortable truth about public spaces and tourist spots, while others felt such posts should be taken as a reminder to keep heritage sites clean.
One user wrote, “This is funny, but also embarrassing.” Another commented, “The monument is beautiful, but the surroundings need serious attention.” A third said, “This is why cleanliness around tourist places should be a priority.”
Some viewers also pointed out that littering is not just an administrative issue, but also a civic responsibility. “People should stop throwing garbage everywhere and then blaming the system,” one person wrote. Another reacted, “Charminar deserves better than this.”
A user added, “The zoom fixed the video, but not the problem.” Another said, “Such a beautiful place should not need editing to look clean.” One more comment read, “Tourists notice everything, and this should be a wake up call.”
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