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News18
2 days ago
- News18
‘Stay Home': Dhruv Rathee On Indian Content Creator's Misconduct With Woman
Last Updated: Dhruv Rathee's video on the Malik Swashbuckler row also spotlighted other incidents of Indian tourists misbehaving abroad. YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has strongly criticised Indian influencers who display inappropriate behaviour towards women or disregard basic civic norms while travelling abroad. His remarks come in the wake of the controversy surrounding Malik SD Khan, also known as Malik Swashbuckler, who faced widespread backlash videos in which he made offensive comments and behaved disrespectfully towards women in Turkey surfaced online. The situation escalated to the point where he was reportedly detained by Turkish authorities, sparking renewed debate about responsible conduct among Indian content creators and tourists overseas. 'Indian tourists are destroying India's reputation," wrote Rathee in a strongly worded post accompanying a video on Instagram. The video opens with a disturbing clip from one of Malik SD Khan's posts, where he shockingly asks viewers if he should intoxicate and assault a Turkish woman. As the reel continues, Rathee includes other clips showing Indian tourists behaving inappropriately and disrespecting locals abroad, highlighting a troubling pattern that he says is tarnishing the country's global image. In his video, the YouTuber also highlighted recent incidents involving Indian tourists behaving irresponsibly abroad, such as men being caught urinating in the sea in Thailand, and a tourist dangerously reaching out of his car to touch a lion during a safari. Calling out such reckless behaviour, Rathee urged content creators to stay home if they couldn't act with basic decency while travelling. 'Tameez nahi hai to ghar pe raho," he firmly stated, underscoring the damage such actions do to India's global image. Shared on June 4, the video has already racked up over 22.3 million views, sparking widespread conversation online. Viewers flooded the comments section, with many applauding Rathee for calling out inappropriate behaviour and urging content creators to act more responsibly while representing India abroad. A user raised a valid point, asking, 'As viewers, shouldn't we also take responsibility? Why do people even give views to such disgraceful content?" Another praised Rathee's honesty, writing, 'Bro is speaking facts." A comment read, '100% sahi hai bhai, ye jahil logon ki wajah se har country mein desh ka naam kharab ho raha hai," highlighting how such behaviour damages India's image worldwide. Another chimed in, 'You're absolutely right. Glad someone had the courage to speak up." The overall sentiment echoed frustration and support, with many calling for greater accountability, both from content creators and audiences alike.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Tameez nahi hai to ghar pe raho': Dhruv Rathee rips into Indian content creators amid Malik Swashbuckler row
Dhruv Rathee slammed Indian content creators who misbehave with women in foreign countries or have total disregard for civic sense while abroad. This came amid the Malik Swashbuckler row. Content creator Malik SD Khan faced severe backlash and was reportedly detained by Turkish authorities after videos showing him disrespecting women and making derogatory remarks about them surfaced online. 'Indian Tourists are Destroying India's Reputation,' Rathee wrote while posting a video. The clip starts with a snippet from one of Khan's videos where he asks his audience if he should get a Turkish woman drunk and rape her. As Rathee's video progresses, it shows other clips that capture Indians disrespecting foreigners. In his video, he also mentioned the incidents where a few Indian men were caught peeing in the sea in Thailand and the one where a tourist leaned out of his car to touch a lion during a safari - risking his life and that of others. Rathee called out such content creators and asked them not to visit foreign countries if they could not behave appropriately. 'Tameez nahi hai to ghar pe raho,' he continued. A post shared by Dhruv Rathee (@dhruvrathee) An individual questioned, 'As viewers, people must also be responsible. Why does the public give views to such content?' Another remarked, 'Bro, speaking fact.' A third expressed, '100% sahi hai Bhai ye jahil logo ki wajaha se desh ka naam kharab hai har country me (It's so true; because of these people, Indians are getting slammed in every country).' A fourth wrote, 'You are so right.' He is an Indian YouTuber and vlogger currently based in Berlin, Germany. His videos often address political, social, and environmental issues, and many question the Indian government's policies. Born in Haryana, Rathee completed his mechanical engineering in Germany. He is married to Juli Lbr-Rathee, and the couple welcomed their 'little baby boy' in 2024. In addition to his own YouTube channel, he runs a separate vlog with his wife, where the couple captures their travel adventures.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
After criticism, YouTuber takes down video on Sikh history
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee removed his artificial intelligence-generated video featuring Guru Gobind Singh and the Sahibzade (sons of Tenth Guru) after receiving backlash from the Sikh community, including Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, on Monday. Earlier in the day, Giani Gargaj and Dhami, while asserting that Rathee's move had hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community, asked him to take it down from his online accounts. In a video message, Giani Gargaj said, 'Depiction of Gurus, his family members and martyrs as moving characters is strictly prohibited in normal or animated movie. Secondly, Gurus' history has been shown in poor light and historical facts have been distorted. Sikhs will never tolerate this act.' The SGPC should approach the concerned ministry of Centre to resolve the issue of movies being made on Sikhs, he added. Dhami urged the government to take the strictest possible action against the maker of the movie. 'No film or animation depicting the Gurus or their families can be created as the SGPC has already passed resolutions imposing a complete ban on such portrayals. Aside from historical inaccuracies, the inclusion of AI-generated visuals depicting the Sikh Gurus in Dhruv Rathee's video has hurt religious sentiments of Sikh community,' he said. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal said the 'lack of respectful language and misleading narratives' further aggravated the issue. He urged the content creators to exercise caution and sensitivity when producing material related to Guru Sahiban or Sikh history.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dhruv Rathee pulls down YouTube video after AI visuals of Sikh gurus spark backlash
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee on Monday removed his AI-generated video titled "The Sikh Warrior Who Terrified the Mughals" following strong objections from the Akal Takht, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). The video was widely condemned for depicting Sikh gurus in human form, which the SGPC and SAD said is inappropriate, stating that 'Sikh gurus should not be represented in human form or films.' In an Instagram post, Dhruv Rathee explained that despite positive feedback on his video, he chose to take it down as 'some viewers feel strongly that any animated depiction of the Sikh Gurus conflicts with their beliefs.' Also Read | First meeting held on AI's impact on India's copyright framework He added, 'I do not want this to become a political or religious controversy, because the video was simply an effort to showcase the stories of our Indian heroes in a new educational format.' Meanwhile, Delhi cabinet minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticised Rathee's video on Sikh history, calling it 'disrespectful' and 'an attempt at distorting the legacy of Sikh gurus and martyrs.' SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said, 'Such portrayals violate Sikh principles and traditions. In Sikhi, the gurus, Sahibzadas, and their families cannot be represented in human form or in films. Therefore, this YouTuber has acted against the tenets of Sikhism.' He added that the history of Sikh gurus is sacred and should not be distorted, warning of legal action if the video wasn't removed. Also Read | Duolingo CEO says AI will handle most education, schools may become 'childcare centres' SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal said, 'Such portrayals violate Sikh 'rehat maryada' which prohibits visual representations of Guru Sahiban. It has deeply hurt the sentiments of the community.' He also criticised the 'misleading narrative' and the 'want of respectful language' in Rathee's video. In a post on X, he urged content creators to respect Sikh history and traditions, saying, 'Respect for religious traditions and accurate historical representation are non-negotiable. I request the immediate removal of the offending content and call for responsible storytelling that honours the sacred legacy of Sikhism.' Akal Takht's officiating Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, said Rathee had 'insulted' Sikh traditions and sentiments by posting the video. 'Sikh principles prohibit visual representation or animation of the gurus, the Sahibzadas, members of the guru's family, and Sikh martyrs,' he said, demanding the video be removed without delay The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell, calling for action against Dhruv Rathee and a review of his YouTube channel. DSGMC President Harmeet Singh Kalka said the video distorts facts related to the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the legacy of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji, while also using AI-generated images of Sikh gurus, which is strictly forbidden in Sikhism. Also Read | Organic intelligence in the time of artificial intelligence In its complaint, the DSGMC stated, "Such unauthorised portrayals are a grave violation of Sikh religious principles and demonstrate a blatant disregard for our spiritual values. Presenting half-truths under the guise of historical storytelling misguides the public and offends the sentiments of millions." The committee raised concerns over Rathee's platform's reach, saying that with more than 10 million subscribers, his channel can rapidly spread misinformation. It asked authorities to address the issue as soon as possible. (with PTI inputs)
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab outraged over YouTuber Dhruv Rathee's AI depiction of Sikh Gurus
Chandigarh: Prominent YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has come under fire from political leaders in Punjab for allegedly using artificial intelligence to depict Sikh Gurus in a video posted to his channel, prompting accusations of hurting religious sentiments and distorting history. The video — titled 'The Sikh Warrior Who Terrified the Mughals' —was removed after drawing widespread backlash. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) as well as Punjab's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit condemned the content, calling it a violation of Sikh religious principles and a misuse of technology for sensationalism. Punjab BJP spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal sent a formal complaint to information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to press for legal action under the Information Technology Act and other laws for "promoting enmity between communities". He also requested that Rathee's accounts be suspended on YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), and Meta platforms until an investigation was complete. Baliawal wrote: "This video recreated dramatised visuals of our revered Gurus, which is forbidden strictly under Sikh tenets as outlined by the Akal Takht. It distorts history, misleads viewers, and is offensive deeply to Sikhs globally." He has said that sacrificing religious sensitivity for digital popularity undermines national unity and the ethical responsibilities of online creators. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal echoed the concerns in a post on X, calling the video disrespectful and full of historical inaccuracies. "These portrayals violate Sikh rehat maryada, which prohibits visual representations of Guru Sahiban, and have hurt the sentiments of the community deeply," he said. Sukhbir urged content creators to approach religious topics with reverence and accuracy, and demanded the permanent removal of the video. Rathee had not commented publicly on the controversy at the time of writing. Ends MSID:: 121272485 413 |
