On a Video of Kapil Dev going viral, Gautam Gambhir gives an answer
Just a few days ago, a video of India’s legendary World Cup-winning captain being escorted by two unidentified men went viral on social media. In the video, he was handcuffed and led into a room. Cricket fans were worried to say the least. The thought that he was kidnapped crossed their minds.
The first person to express their worry online from the cricket community was Gautam Gambhir. He shared the video on twitter and asked if anyone else had received it. While also saying he hopes Kapil Dev is safe.
A couple of days later, Gambhir gave us reason to have some ease. Turns out it was just part of a promotional shoot for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. During an interview, he praised Kapil’s acting skills and mentioned how he can win the world cup for acting as well.
Cricket fans worldwide took a sigh of relief when they heard this news. But even then some people criticized both Kapil Dev and his acting skills. Saying how his little stunt caused unnecessary worry among his fans.
The Kapil Dev ‘kidnapping’ video is a reminder of social media’s power. It seems staged yet still managed to go viral and cause quite a bit of worry. The information we see on social media should always be taken critically; it’s too easy to believe everything.
Here are some things I thought about regarding the video:
- It’s good to know that Kapil Dev is safe and that the video was staged, however, it could have easily caused worry among his fans.
- The video is a reminder of how powerful social media can be. Even if it’s clearly staged like this one, it can ignite concern in an instant. We should always be critical of what we see online and not believe everything at face value.
- Another thing the video makes me think about is whether or not using staged videos for promotion is ethical. Some people may say no because it misleads people and damages the public’s trust in brands.
- At the end of the day, it’s up to you to decide if you think the Kapil Dev kidnapping video was justified. Just remember how much impact sharing videos like these can have on social media
The viral video of Kapil Dev is a reminder of the importance of being critical of information shared online. It is also a reminder of Dev’s status as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
