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Mint
a day ago
- Mint
Dhruv Rathee schools Indian tourists over ‘tameez' amid Malik Swashbuckler row: ‘Ghar pe raho'
Days after the Malik Swashbuckler row, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee schooled Indian tourists over basic civic sense and said their misconduct costs other travellers from the country their reputation in foreign countries. Malik Swashbuckler, whose real name is Malik SD Khan, faced severe backlash and was reportedly detained by Turkish authorities after videos showing him making derogatory and sexually explicit remarks about Turkish women surfaced online. In an Instagram Reel captioned, 'Indian Tourists are Destroying India's Reputation,' Rathee shared incidents showing Indian tourists being way out of line on their trips abroad. The video began with a snippet from Malik's controversial video where he asks his audience if he should get a Turkish woman drunk and rape her. Dhruv Rathee's video also featured an Indian man eve-teasing in Venice, a group of Indian men peeing in the sea in Thailand and a man leaning out to touch a lion during a safari, risking the lives of others with him. Calling out such tourists, including content creators, Rathee said they should not visit foreign countries if they cannot behave appropriately. 'Tameez nahi hai to ghar pe raho, bahar nikalne ki koi zaroorat nhi hai.' He also highlighted that this misdemeanour is costing indians their reputation abroad. 'Indian tourists badnaam ho rhe hai foreign desho me.' Rathee then asked netizens to name and shame such people online. Netizens were very angry about the Malik Swashbuckler row. They resonated with Rathee's video and said a 'rotten apple spoils the whole bunch'. 'Asli anti nationals to yehi log he jo bahar jake desh ko badnaam karre he,' a netizen said. Another added: 'We blame the West for how they see us. Maybe it's time we looked at ourselves and asked what we've become.' A netizen highlighted that 'Education sanskar nhi hai,' to which another added, 'This is so true. All of them have education but no civic sense, and after all, the effect of their misbehaviour finally comes on top of the expats living in these countries.' Social media users also highlighted that it is also a viewer's responsibility to reject distasteful content like that of Malik Swashbuckler. 'As viewers, people must also be responsible. Why does the public give views to such content?' A user highlighted that only those who do not have a passport take such incidents lightly. '99% of people who don't even have a passport treat all this casually. But the truth is — no country is truly happy to see Indians. This is the result of us taking everything lightly that's happening in our own country.'
NDTV
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- NDTV
Malik Swashbuckler's Desi Fame, Viral Shame, And India's Cringefluencer Problem
Indian travellers are setting records these days - jetting off not just across the country, but across the globe. But while more Indians are now globe-trotting, a few are leaving behind something less than pleasant: a trail of bad behaviour that paints fellow citizens in a poor light. Let's be clear right at the start - not all Indian tourists are lacking in basic civic sense. But the rise in videos and social media posts showing disrespectful, rude, or even unlawful conduct is hard to ignore. These incidents do more than just invite online outrage; they risk fuelling racist attitudes against Indian travellers as a whole. Let's take a look at some of these recent incidents, starting with the most recent case that made headlines, even in Turkey: that of YouTuber Malik SD Khan, AKA Malik Swashbuckler. 'Harassed Woman In Hindi' We live in a world where everyone wants to capture and share moments - especially while travelling. But when you're abroad, you represent more than just yourself. You carry the identity of your country along with your suitcase. Malik Swashbuckler travelled to Turkey over a month ago and began posting videos of his trip. The titles followed a predictable clickbait pattern - "Turkish girl falls in love with Indian guy or he falls in love with a Turkish woman", all accompanied by loud, exaggerated commentary. However, the situation escalated when he posted a video in which he used threatening and vulgar language, including a rape threat directed at his local guide - all in Hindi (even though he knew the local language, which he later issued an apology in). The video went viral, and Turkish viewers soon decoded what he was saying. Local media reports now state that he was detained by local authorities. Later, Malik posted an apology video, saying that he had realised his mistake and that he will not do anything like that again. However, the damage was already done. Malik Swashbuckler isn't just an isolated controversy. It revived conversations around a longstanding stereotyped trend - the "Ugly Indian Tourist". A trend that resurfaces whenever social media sees Indians creating ruckus abroad. Even though this trend is offensive in all ways possible, it is now getting hard to deny it outright when videos like these keep surfacing. However, these incidents have a common thread. A desperate hunger for virality. The Jyoti Malhotra Fiasco Another case that attracted massive attention was that of influencer Jyoti Malhotra. The 33-year-old, now booked under espionage charges along with five others, had already made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Before her arrest, Jyoti faced backlash in China in 2024. Jyoti posted a series of travel videos that many deemed offensive. Comments on social media labelled her behaviour "rude" and "mannerless", accusing her of showing blatant disregard for local customs and rules. One particularly criticised video showed her persuading a fellow passenger to give up a window seat on a high-speed train from Shanghai to Beijing. In another, she insisted a local woman give her a lift on a scooter, even though the woman was heading in the opposite direction. The interaction ended with the woman involving the police. While proudly filming all of this, Jyoti also made unkind comments about the locals' height, mocked their "cheap" phones, and expressed annoyance at their refusal to speak anything but Chinese. The tone throughout? Derisive and self-congratulatory. Other Moments Of Shame January 2025 brought yet another viral moment (of shame) - this time from Venice. A video shared on Instagram showed an Indian man on a boat pointing at a woman on a bridge, making what appeared to be an inappropriate and suggestive remark. The clip ended with laughter and a smug comment about her taking a photo, all while he recorded himself. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Feminism Social (@ Similarly, in October 2024, a video shot on a German public bus caused a stir online. It showed a group of Indians clapping, singing loudly, and recording themselves while fellow passengers looked visibly uncomfortable. The clip prompted social media users to tag German authorities, urging them to take action. They say this video was shot inside German public transport. I hope the Germans find these noisemaking hooligans and not only cancel their permissions to be in Germany but ban them forever — S☕oirse (@SaoirseAF) October 16, 2024 'Good Or Bad, Publicity Is Publicity' Why do some Indian tourists behave this way? Why do they feel the need to record every moment, and then post it online - even those that cross the line into harassment, mockery, or public nuisance? We asked experts. Shreya Kaul, a counselling psychologist, says a key reason is the false sense of freedom that anonymity brings. "There's a belief that no one knows me here, so I can say or do anything without consequences," she tells NDTV. Shreya believes that the thrill of being abroad, combined with the excitement of creating content, is usually behind incidents like these. "Using shocking, controversial content becomes a way to gain views. Good or bad-publicity is still publicity," she adds. Anupriya M Banerjee, a mental health expert and drama therapist, agrees. She explains, "What's normalised or unchallenged at home is often carried abroad. But other countries don't always respond passively - and that's where the problems begin." She says this behaviour stems from a mix of cultural conditioning, digital influence, and neglected emotional development. "The belief that 'negative works' is embedded in our digital culture. Years of watching influencers succeed by pushing boundaries makes people think that shock value equals success," she explains. According to Anupriya, many, especially young men, tie their self-worth to online validation. "The instant dopamine rush from likes and shares can temporarily cover up feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, or low self-esteem," she says. Social media platforms reward extremes - outrageous, controversial, or provocative content spreads faster. "This creates a behavioural loop where users feel compelled to keep pushing limits, regardless of consent, safety, or cultural sensitivity," Anupriya adds. She concludes that without proper education around gender sensitivity, consent, emotional boundaries, and mental wellbeing, many individuals mimic what they see online, "They copy without understanding the impact - because no one ever taught them better." The Last Shot Travelling is a privilege, not just a pastime. Representing a country on foreign soil should ideally come with a sense of responsibility. While social media has democratised storytelling and visibility, it has also bred a generation obsessed with attention-no matter the cost. Bad behaviour by a few shouldn't define a population, but when such conduct becomes viral, it inevitably shapes public perception. It's time content creators and tourists alike paused and reflected - what kind of an image are we projecting, and at what cost?
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Indian YouTuber Malik Swashbuckler causes uproar with vulgar remarks on Turkish woman
Malik Swashbuckler in Turkey (image redit: X/@sagarmalik1985) An Indian YouTuber has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. While travelling in Turkey, Malik SD Khan, known online as Malik Swashbuckler, engaged in a demeaning conversation with a local woman, which he captured in a video and posted on the social media channel. Khan made sexually explicit and derogatory comments about the Turkish woman in Hindi, presumably intended to go unnoticed by locals, but was quickly flagged by social media users, leading to widespread outrage and calls against the YouTuber. In one particularly disturbing video, Malik reportedly asked his viewers if he should sexually assault his Turkish guide that night. Another clip showed him entering a Turkish shop, demanding to know why there was no Indian flag on display, and using abusive language towards the shopkeeper. Khan also used foul language and objectifying Turkish women, even referring to them as 'maal' and 'item' in one clip. These videos, among others, were shared on his YouTube and Instagram accounts but have since been deleted. The backlash was swift, with many Turkish citizens expressing anger and calling for legal action against the YouTuber. According to reports from Turkiye Today, Malik was detained by Turkish authorities last week in connection with the offensive content. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo However, as of now, there has been no official statement from the police regarding his detention. In response to the controversy, Malik posted a video on his YouTube, Instagram, and X accounts apologising to Turkish women. "I apologise with all my heart. It was never my intention to offend or upset anyone. If my words or actions have hurt anyone, please know that it was completely unintentional. It truly pains me to know that I have upset people. I have questioned myself, and I promise to be much more careful from now on. With respect and love, I truly, sincerely apologise," he wrote in a post that was originally in Turkish. "I have reflected on myself and promise to be much more careful from now on. With respect and love. I truly and sincerely apologise." The controversy also comes at a time when India-Turkey relations are under strain, following Ankara's support to Pakistan on Operation Sindoor. However social media users brushed aside the geopolitical tensions and firmly backed police action, calling it well deserved. "Deserved to say the least. Anyone going abroad represents his or her country. Disrespecting others should be punishable,' said one individual. 'I hope he remains behind bars in Turkey. This is unacceptable to go as a tourist and then abuse the locals,' wrote another Indian X user.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Who is Malik Swashbuckler? Indian YouTuber who objectified Turkish women in his videos
Malik SD Khan, who goes by Malik Swashbuckler on social media, received severe criticism online after his derogatory comments on Turkish women. Following the backlash, he deleted all the videos from his profiles and uploaded apology posts. He often referred to the local women in his videos using derogatory terms and objectified them. One of his now-deleted videos even had rape threats. In the clip, he asked the audience if he should rape his Turkish guide at night. He shared a note in Turkish on Instagram, which when translated to English reads, 'I apologize with all my heart. I never intended to hurt or upset anyone. If my words or actions hurt anyone, please know that it was completely unintentional. It really hurts me to know that I upset people. I questioned myself and I promise to be much more careful from now on. With respect and love... I truly, sincerely apologize.' According to a report in Turkiye Today, he was taken into custody for his social media remarks. The police report stated that he deliberately spoke in Hindi to avoid being detected while in the country. Khan initially took down both his Instagram and YouTube profiles as a result of the controversy. However, they are now active. He has deleted all the videos from his Instagram account except two posts, both of which are apologies for uploading the controversial videos. There are no videos on his YouTube channel. His bio, when translated into English, reads, 'I Am Aware of My Mistake—Apologies Türkiye.' He also uploaded another video where he berated a shopkeeper in Turkey for not putting up an Indian flag while showing off world flags. His abusive language in the video irked many Indian social media users.
India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
Indian vlogger held in Turkey for sexual remarks; deletes clip, apologises
An Indian content creator was reportedly taken into custody in Turkey following widespread backlash over his alleged offensive comments about Turkish women. Though vlogger Malik SD Khan has deleted all such content from his YouTube channel, the videos are still circulating online. He also allegedly made rape threats in one of the deleted a video was posted on his YouTube, Instagram, and X accounts in which he could be heard apologising to Turkish sincerely apologise from the bottom of my heart. I never intended to hurt or upset anyone. If my words or actions have harmed someone, please know that it was completely unintentional. Knowing that I have hurt people truly makes me very sad," according to a translation of a post on the YouTuber's Instagram account, which was originally in Turkish. "I have reflected on myself and promise to be much more careful from now on. With respect and love. I truly and sincerely apologise," he added in the one-minute and 49-second video. PUBLIC OUTCRY OVER SEXIST VIDEOS LED TO YOUTUBER'S DETENTIONThe YouTuber, popularly known as "Malik Swashbuckler", caused outrage in Turkey after several videos of him containing sexually explicit and offensive comments about Turkish women surfaced on his channel last one of the videos, he reportedly made a sexual remark about a Turkish woman in Hindi and asked his viewers if he should "rape her that night", reported Turkey-based website, Turkiye though the videos were in Hindi and were not understood by the locals, Turkish social media users flagged the videos, sparking widespread public outrage in Turkey. People on the internet sought legal action against the YouTuber. Subsequently, he was detained by Turkish authorities, according to a report in Trkiye Today published on May ALSO USED ABUSIVE LANGUAGE FOR TURKISH SHOPKEEPERIn several clips shared on social media, the Indian tourist was heard using offensive language. In one video, he was seen objectifying a Turkish woman, using derogatory terms to refer to another video, he was seen entering a shop and angrily asking why there was no Indian flag on display, while also using abusive language towards the controversy arises against the backdrop of Turkey's boycott calls in India due to Ankara's military support to Islamabad during the recent military conflict with India following the Pahalgam terror far, Turkish authorities have not issued any official statement regarding the YouTuber's arrest or the status of the investigation.
