Ranveer Singh’s Social Media Blunder Sparks Controversy Amid India-Maldives Tension

As tensions persist between India and the Maldives, Bollywood celebrities are taking to social media to express solidarity with the archipelago. However, a recent post by Ranveer Singh has ignited controversy as he mistakenly shared a 2016 picture of the Maldives while promoting domestic tourism in Lakshadweep. Noticing the error, a vigilant social media user pointed it out, prompting Ranveer Singh to swiftly delete the post. Later, the actor reissued the message without a picture, emphasizing the need to explore India and experience its rich culture. Ranveer’s revised post on X reads, This year let’s make 2024 about exploring India and experiencing our culture. There is so much to see and explore across the beaches and the beauty of our country. Chalo India let’s #exploreindianislands Chalo bharat dekhe. In response, a user questioned the actor, stating, You are promoting Indian islands while putting a picture of Maldives. What is wrong with you, Ranveer? The controversy comes amidst offensive remarks made by a Maldivian minister, sparking criticism and calls for a tourist boycott of the Maldives. Ranveer Singh, last seen in Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,’ has upcoming projects like Rohit Shetty’s ‘Singham Again,’ ‘Baiju Bawra,’ and ‘Don 3’ in the pipeline. The social media incident adds a new dimension to the ongoing tensions between the two nations.