Virat Kohli and Allu Arjun have become easy targets after tragedies, they didn’t cause and It’s heartbreaking how quickly we turn our heroes into villains. Virat Kohli, a man who carried the hopes of RCB fans for 17 long years, is now being blamed for something far beyond his control, the stampede tragedy outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. What should have been a moment of celebration after RCB’s historic IPL win turned dark after the incident and suddenly, Kohli became the face of insensitivity. But was he really at fault?
Kohli wasn’t responsible for organising the event barely 15 hours after their win in Ahmedabad. That decision was made by others, likely to cash in on the moment before he flew to London. The police had little time to prepare. The chaos that followed, sadly, costed lives. But pointing fingers at Kohli simply because he was present on the field is unfair. Yes, he was part of the celebrations, but anyone watching could see he wasn’t his usual energetic self. He was quiet, going through the emotions, while 35,000 people inside the stadium remained unaware of the tragedy unfolding just outside. Canceling the event mid-way, without people even knowing what happened, could’ve sparked more confusion and panic.
Just like Kohli, actor Allu Arjun too faced the heat after a tragic stampede during the release Pushpa 2 in Hyderabad. Instead of questioning the event organisers or the police arrangements, the blame was pinned on him. He was accused of being the reason behind the chaos, something he flatly denied. He insists he’s being unfairly targeted by the authorities, and many agree that he’s being made a scapegoat for poor planning by others.
In both cases, it seems public figures have become soft targets. When things go wrong, it’s easier to blame the celebrity than to hold the real decision-makers accountable. Kohli and Allu Arjun are being painted as villains in situations where their only fault was showing up and doing their part. Tragedies like these need honest answers and better planning, not the easy act of blaming faces the public knows best.
