A video posted by influencer Tanny Bhattacharjee has caused a stir on social media, showing an elderly woman in Bengaluru publicly shaming her for wearing shorts. The incident has divided public opinion, with some defending Bhattacharjee while others sided with the woman.
Tanny Bhattacharjee Shares Her Experience
Tanny Bhattacharjee, a yoga instructor, posted a video asking, “What do you think is the problem? I don’t know what’s happening.” The footage captures the older woman yelling in her native language, while a text overlay on the video reads, “Woman against woman.” The incident, which took place in public, has gone viral, racking up over 1.7 million views and generating a heated online discussion.
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Social Media Reactions
The video has sparked a wide range of responses. One Instagram user commented, “Shorts have nothing to do with society. It’s your mentality,” while another criticized the elderly woman, pointing out, “Bengaluru is going backwards.”
While many people supported Bhattacharjee, some advised her to ignore the confrontation. A few speculated that the incident was staged for social media content. Bhattacharjee responded, clarifying, “We did ignore her and started walking towards the car parking. Then she started to follow us, shouting and stopping vehicles to show me in shorts to other men.”
Who is Tanny Bhattacharjee?
Bhattacharjee, who describes herself as a yoga instructor, has a significant following on Instagram with over 1.2 lakh followers. She regularly posts content related to yoga and wellness. Despite the viral controversy, she continues to focus on sharing her fitness journey with her audience.
Public Divided Over Incident
The incident has left many viewers debating the boundaries of personal freedom and public decency. While some have criticized the older woman’s reaction, others argue about cultural norms and expectations regarding attire.
