Ravi Kishan says he doesn't know why he goes viral
Mumbai, May 23
Actor and politician Ravi Kishan has said that he has no idea about what makes him go viral on the Internet. The actor attended the trailer launch of his upcoming film 'Maa Behen' along with Madhuri Dixit and Tripti Dimrii in the city.
When asked about the virality of his Freudian slip, he told the media, "I want to say from the bottom of my heart, I swear on Mahadev, I don't know why I go viral. Recently, I said, 'Home from work' then a few months ago, I said, 'Jaldi the late'. I was going to parliament. I said, 'Home from work', it was supposed to be 'work from home'. It happens, I am a human being. Why do people look at me like I'm not a human, people look at me as if I came from some other space, I am a man, I make mistakes just like you, and I will continue to do so. So why do you people make me go viral, I don't know".
A few days ago, the actor went viral after accidentally saying "home from work" instead of "work from home" during a media interaction while discussing fuel-saving measures and public transport awareness. The slip of the tongue instantly exploded into a meme fest across social media, with users comparing it to his earlier viral phrase, "Jaldi the late".
The actor-politician was explaining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for reduced fuel consumption and remote working when he repeatedly used the phrase "home from work".
"Everyone asks me, I won't take names, even people in my party ask, everyplace, all my superiors also ask me, 'What do you do to go viral'. I honestly have no idea. But this film is going to go viral", he added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone from the US who follows Indian politics loosely, it's fascinating how Ravi Kishan navigates between Bollywood and politics. His viral moments seem genuine, not calculated. Compare that to many American politicians who have teams crafting every word. There's something refreshingly authentic about his confusion over virality.
I actually feel bad for him. The man swears on Mahadev and people still troll him. But let's be honest - if a VIP from any other party made these kind of slips, Twitter would be equally merciless. It's the nature of social media. Ravi Ji should just embrace it, his wife probably has a good laugh about it at home 😄
The funniest part is that he's promoting a film called 'Maa Behen' while giving press conferences where his tongue ties itself in knots. Is this all a marketing strategy? Because it's working. I genuinely want to see this movie now. Also, Madhuri Dixit in a new film? Take my money.
Respectfully, Ravi Kishan needs to understand his own brand. He's become the unintentional comedy relief of Indian politics. Instead of asking "why do I go viral", he should ask "how can I use this to connect better with people". The Bharat Jodo Yatra got coverage, but "Jaldi the late" got more engagement. That's the reality of today's India.
I appreciate his humility in saying "I am a human being, I make mistakes". Kyunki sahi bhi hai - we all speak wrong sometimes. But Ravi Ji bhai
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