Watch: Indian fan asks Selena Gomez to say 'Jai Shree Ram' in viral video ¡ª What happens next has the internet cringing
In a viral Instagram video, an Indian fan eagerly snaps a selfie with popular American singer and actor Selena Gomez¡ªa pretty typical celebrity encounter¡ªuntil he surprises her by asking her to say, "Jai Shree Ram." Her reaction to the unexpected request and the awkward exchange that follows has left viewers cringing across social media.
Photographer Pallav Paliwal recently shared a video on Instagram, where a fan ran into Selena Gomez.
The video, captioned "One of our followers met Selena Gomez, and she said 'Jai Shri Ram' on the occasion of Diwali," has gone pretty viral.
From her hairstyle, jewellery, and attire, it appears this meeting took place during the Cannes Film Festival in France last year.?
The clip shows a fan encouraging Gomez to say "Jai Shri Ram," a traditional Indian phrase associated with reverence.?
At first, Gomez repeats the phrase with a hint of curiosity - in a questioning manner, seeming unsure.?
The fan then encourages her again, calling it "India's best slogan."?
Gomez simply smiles, and responds with a gracious, "Thank you, honey," sidestepping the repeated request.
How did people respond?
The comments section was filled with reactions, and "secondhand embarrassment" was practically the theme of the day.?
One user confessed, "I am embarrassed on his behalf" while another couldn't help but critique the fan's approach: "There are so many things in the world, yet you went with making her say Jai Shri Ram...bro, you ruined your only chance."
Others chimed in with admiration for Gomez's graciousness. "She's so nice¡ªdon't exploit her kind, polite persona for your benefit," wrote one.
A particularly blunt comment read, "international bejti (embarrassment)," summing up the awkward moment.
Safe to say, the fan might not have anticipated this kind of response to his celebrity encounter video!
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