Synopsis
Actor Babil Khan has raised eyebrows by calling out influencer Pratyush Dua in a viral Instagram story, asking his followers to unfollow him. This incident has led to speculation about the authenticity of Dua's presence online and whether this is merely a publicity stunt. Babil's frustrations with social media influencers are evident as he discusses the blurred lines between reality and online content.Key Takeaways
- Babil Khan criticizes influencer culture.
- Calls for unfollowing Pratyush Dua.
- Speculation about publicity stunts arises.
- Upcoming film "Logout" set to stream on ZEE5.
- Babil expresses frustration with online content consumption.
Mumbai, April 8 (NationPress) Actor Babil Khan, the son of the late Irrfan Khan, has sparked curiosity after he publicly criticized influencer Pratyush Dua in a trending Instagram story, urging followers to "Unfollow Pratyush."
However, many users who attempted to locate Dua's account began to speculate that this could be merely a publicity stunt.
Babil took to his Instagram stories recently, sharing a video with the caption, "Unfollow Pratyush.”
The video showcased a visibly upset Babil expressing his discontent with social media influencers, particularly Dua. He remarked, “These days, I genuinely feel that we’re willing to do anything for our feed, our page, our handle. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between what’s real and what’s fake.”
Voicing his mounting frustration with online content, Babil continued, “I detest the term content now. It’s challenging to determine if we’re consuming content—or if content is consuming us.”
Addressing Dua, he stated, “Take this guy Pratyush Dua—he may be well-liked and have a large following, that’s fine. But there’s a boundary, and crossing it is unacceptable.”
Following Babil's post, Reddit users and social media detectives began searching for Dua online. With no verified account or relevant profile appearing, speculation intensified regarding whether this was a publicity stunt.
The post alludes to Babil's upcoming project, "Logout," which is set to premiere on ZEE5. Directed by Amit Golani and penned by Biswapati Sarkar, the film features Babil alongside Rasika Dugal, Nimisha Nair, and Gandharv Dewan in prominent roles. Produced by Digital 18 Media Private Limited and Posham Pa Pictures, "Logout" has already garnered attention on the international festival circuit, being showcased at esteemed events like the 21st Indian Film Festival Stuttgart 2024, Mal Del Plata 2024, Indian Film Festival Melbourne 2024, and River to River Florence Indian Film Festival 2024.
Babil's upcoming film is set to debut on ZEE5 on April 18th.
