Bollywood actor Samir Soni has publicly criticized social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, for allegedly consuming alcohol near the revered Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, Jammu, calling it a “crime” and a reflection of troubling cultural shifts. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, led to an FIR being filed against Orry and seven others, including a Russian national, for violating local laws that strictly prohibit liquor and non-vegetarian food in the area to preserve the shrine’s sanctity. Samir Soni’s Strong Condemnation Speaking exclusively to Republic India, Samir expressed his dismay, stating, “This looks like a very innocuous thing—so what if he does that? But if you dig deeper, it is wrong on so many levels.
It’s wrong in the sense that you are committing a crime—you are drinking where you are not supposed to.” He spoke about the insensitivity of Orry’s actions, adding, “You are being insensitive by drinking in a place like Vaishno Devi, where people walk for miles to reach the temple. It is incredibly irresponsible, and you are gloating about it as if you have done something good.
And then you call yourself an influencer? It’s a reflection of the society we live in—where, at the cost of gaining more likes and views, you can talk rubbish if you want. The more absurd you are, the language used, and you consider it ‘cool.’ That is what worries me.
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