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Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why was Sonu Sood riding without helmet? Truth behind viral clip that sparked an investigation
Actor Sonu Sood recently faced criticism after a video surfaced showing him riding a bike in Spiti Valley without a helmet or proper safety gear, leading the local police to consider taking action. Responding to the backlash, Sonu clarified that the footage was from a scripted scene. The controversy intensified because the incident came shortly after Sonu promoted road safety, and given that his wife had suffered injuries in a car accident earlier this year, making the situation more sensitive. On Tuesday, Sonu Sood took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to address the controversy surrounding a video of him riding a bike without a helmet. The video had caught everyone's attention and sparked widespread discussion. He explained that the footage was outdated and part of a scripted scene, not an actual event. To demonstrate his commitment to safety, Sonu also shared a new video of himself riding a bike while wearing a helmet. Sharing the video, Sonu wrote, 'Safety First. (Helmet emoji). We always abide by the laws, an old clip without the helmet was a part of our script. So kindly ignore. RIDE SAFE. RIDE SMART. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET,' he added. See post here: An Instagram page shared several videos from Sonu's Spiti trip, including clips of him riding a bike shirtless and wearing goggles. The footage shows Sonu biking through snow-covered mountains alongside a group of riders, dressed in shorts, sunglasses, and no shirt. In response to the widespread online criticism, the Spiti Valley police announced on X that they would be initiating legal action against Sonu. The Spiti police issued a statement on X announcing that they will take action against Sonu. Their message read, 'A video is going viral on social media showing a Bollywood actor violating traffic rules in Lahaul-Spiti district. According to preliminary information, the video appears to be from the year 2023.' The Spiti police stated that the responsibility of verifying the video's authenticity has been assigned to the DySP Headquarters in Kyelang. They added that the district police would take any necessary legal action based on the investigation's findings. Furthermore, the District Police of Lahaul-Spiti urged all residents and tourists to adhere to traffic regulations and maintain disciplined and responsible behavior.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonu Sood issues clarification for riding bike without a helmet after it stirs a controversy: 'Safety first, we always abide by the laws'
Sonu Sood faced criticism after a video showed him riding a motorcycle without a helmet in Spiti. The police launched an investigation, while Sood clarified the clip was old and part of a script, urging fans to always wear helmets. He recently debuted as a director with the film 'Fateh'. Sonu Sood landed in a tough spot after a video showing him riding a motorcycle without a helmet sparked criticism. The Spiti police noticed the clip and announced on X (formerly Twitter) that they would investigate and decide on the necessary steps. To address the issue, Sood posted a follow-up video from Spiti, this time wearing a helmet while riding. The actor clarifies The actor addressed the controversy by posting a video on his Instagram Stories, clarifying the situation. He wrote, 'Safety first, we always abide by the laws, an old clip without the helmet was part of the script, so kindly ignore. Ride safe, ride smart and always wear a helmet.' The video shows him riding through the valley alongside his team in a series of clips. The footage appears to be from an earlier time, which the Spiti police confirmed, stating, 'According to preliminary information, the video appears to be from the year 2023. The task of investigating the authenticity has been handed over to DySP Headquarters, Kyelang.' Public reaction and calls for responsibility Sood is now facing significant criticism after a video surfaced that contradicts his public persona. Aside from sharing the video and its caption on Instagram, he has not released any formal comments on the matter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Fans have voiced their disappointment and demanded responsibility. One concerned user on X questioned, 'So will @himachalpolice take any action on @SonuSood for riding naked without a helmet in Spiti? No protective gear, no clothes—God knows what he's trying to promote. Are celebrities above the law?' Latest Professional Work On the professional front, Sonu Sood's most recent appearance was in 'Fateh', a film that marked his first venture into directing. The movie also featured performances from Jacqueline Fernandez , Naseeruddin Shah , Vijay Raaz , and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sonu Sood breaks silence after facing flak for riding bike without helmet in Spiti: ‘Was part of script'
Actor Sonu Sood has been facing backlash for a video of him riding a bike in Spiti Valley without wearing a helmet and other safety gear, prompting the Spiti police to plan action against him. Now, Sonu has stepped forward to clarify that the video was actually part of a scripted scene. Also read: Sonu Sood faces flak for riding bike without helmet and safety gear; Spiti police to take action On Tuesday, Sonu took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to clarify the controversy surrounding a video of him riding a bike without a helmet. The video caught everyone's attention on Monday. He revealed that the footage was old and part of a scripted scene, not a real-life incident. This time, Sonu also shared a video of himself riding a bike while wearing a helmet, showcasing his responsible side. Sharing the video, Sonu wrote, 'Safety First. (Helmet emoji). We always abide by the laws, an old clip without the helmet was a part of our script. So kindly ignore. RIDE SAFE. RIDE SMART. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET,' he added. On Monday, Sonu came under scrutiny for riding a bike in Spiti Valley without wearing a helmet and other safety gear. The timing of the incident drew added criticism, as Sonu had recently advocated for road safety, and his wife had also been injured in a car accident earlier this year. An Instagram page shared multiple videos of Sonu's Spiti trip, including clips of him riding a bike shirtless and wearing goggles. The clip shows Sonu riding through snow-capped mountains with a bunch of bikers while shirtless, in shorts, with a pair of sunglasses on. Following widespread criticism online, the Spiti Valley police took to X to announce that they would be taking legal action against Sonu. Spiti police released a note on X stating that they will take action against Sonu. Their statement reads, 'A video is going viral on social media in which a Bollywood actor is seen violating traffic rules in Lahaul-Spiti district. According to preliminary information, the video appears to be from the year 2023.' 'However, the task of investigating the authenticity has been handed over to DySP Headquarters, Kyelang. Whatever necessary action is required as per the law, it will be taken by the district police. District Police Lahaul-Spiti appeals to all citizens and tourists to follow traffic rules and adopt disciplined and responsible behaviour,' the note further read.
