Comedian Bharti Singh recently faced backlash after being accused of vacationing in Bangkok, Thailand, while tensions escalated between India and Pakistan, particularly affecting her family in Amritsar, Punjab. The accusations arose after reports of Indian forces downing multiple Pakistani drones near Amritsar.
In response to the criticism, Bharti Singh released a video on her YouTube channel to clarify the situation. In the video, she explained, with visible emotion, that she was in Bangkok for a pre-scheduled work commitment and not a vacation. She stated that the shoot was planned 3-4 months prior, and backing out at the last moment would have been unprofessional. Singh emphasized the importance of honoring commitments, a lesson she learned from the people of Punjab.
Singh addressed the concerns about her family's safety in Amritsar, assuring her fans that they were safe and doing well. She mentioned that she speaks with her family frequently and is reassured by their positive responses. She also expressed her faith in the Indian government and the strength of the nation, asserting that "India is a very strong country aur isse koi hilaa nahi sakta (nothing can shake its spirit)". She urged people to not believe in any fake news.
The comedian admitted that the negative comments and accusations affected her deeply. She teared up while recounting some of the hurtful remarks, such as being told she should be ashamed for being in Thailand while her family was in danger. Singh explained that she couldn't ignore the comments because her fans are like family to her. Despite the criticism, she reiterated her trust in her country and government and shared that her family was encouraging her to continue working during these challenging times.
Bharti Singh urged her fans not to panic and to rely on official information from the government. She concluded her message by emphasizing that the show must go on and that she remains committed to her work despite the personal distress caused by the situation.