‘Shameful': Kangana Ranaut Reacts To Viral Video Of Foreigner Picking Garbage

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The video surfacing on social media depicts a man picking up garbage near a waterfall. Nearby, a few Indian tourists might be seen admiring the scene or walking around.
A video showing a foreign tourist picking up litter in Himachal Pradesh has reignited conversations around civic responsibility and public hygiene in tourist destinations. The clip, which quickly went viral, drew sharp reactions online, including one from actress and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut. Taking to social media, Ranaut criticised the lack of civic sense among locals and tourists alike, calling the incident 'shameful."
Viral Video Of Foreign Tourist Picking Garbage
The video circulating on social media shows a man picking up garbage near a waterfall. A few Indian tourists can be seen admiring the view or walking around. After tidying up the area, the man turns to the camera and says, 'Maybe if I have a free day, I'll sit up here and watch, and tell people, 'Pick this up.'" He adds, 'I'll do it. I don't mind telling someone," as he walks over to dispose of the garbage.
Shameful a foreign tourist is more concerned about nature's beauty while local tourists keep shamelessly littering such stunning places. No govt or administration is to be blamed — it's the people who need to change if we ever want a clean country. Video from Kangra, Himachal. pic.twitter.com/AbZfcG28G8 — Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) July 24, 2025
Kangana Ranaut Reacts To The Video
Sharing a video of the man cleaning up the mess on Instagram Stories, Kangana Ranaut expressed disappointment and wrote, 'Shameful." The actress serves as a Member of Parliament representing Mandi, her hometown in Himachal Pradesh.
How Did Social Media React?
After the clip was shared online, it grabbed the audience's attention, prompting several reactions. Many users called out the travellers for lack of civic sense.
A user commented, 'Have said it many times. Need a generational shift in the mindset. Teach your children that it is bad. I have seen people telling their kids to throw trash out of the car. Civic sense is zero amongst us."
One user shared, 'This proves why they will remain superior to Indians. Not because of colour but CIVIC sense."
Kangana Ranaut's Work Front
On the work front, Kangana Ranaut was last seen in the political drama, Emergency, which was released in January this year. Up next, she will appear in an untitled psychological thriller alongside actor R. Madhavan. The official release date for the film is yet to be announced.
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