In Indian culture, the place of 'Chhath Puja', the great festival of folk faith, is considered very sacred and associated with discipline. With the beginning of this great festival, a different spiritual and peaceful atmosphere prevails in every house of the entire country and especially in Bihar-Jharkhand. Meanwhile, Manisha Rani, who has been a social media sensation and reality show winner, has come under fire on the internet for one of her new videos. Even before the arrival of Chhath Puja, a video shared by him on social media has created a wave of resentment among the users. People are enraged after seeing the style and dramatic manner in which he has presented the atmosphere of Chhath in the video. Fans and general public clearly say that every festival should not be used as a medium to gain popularity and likes, and such over-acting is a disrespect to public faith. What is the whole matter of that viral video of Manisha Rani? Manisha Rani, known for her bubbly and bold antics on social media platforms, often makes videos for her fans. As the time of Chhath Puja approached, she uploaded a video on social media in traditional attire. In this video, she is seen acting on Chhath songs and showing off the preparations for the puja. Although, a large section of his fans like his style, but this time many users did not like his style. People believe that Chhath festival is not just a topic for creating content, rather it is a festival of very strict fasting and spiritual purification, which is wrong to be presented in front of the camera like a gimmick or drama. People's anger erupted on social media, users started class. As soon as this video went viral on Instagram and other platforms, there was a flood of criticism in the comment box. People are constantly asking this question whether it has become necessary to vlog or act on every sensitive and religious topic to remain in trend on social media? While commenting, one user wrote that the sanctity of festivals is being violated in the process of making reels, while another user sarcastically said, Oh God, will we see similar over-acting every year? Critics say that artists have a responsibility of their own, and when they present a big cultural symbol in a superficial manner, it hurts the basic dignity and depth of that festival. There is a special resentment among the traditional audiences of Purvanchal that modern digital creators are going to any extent to increase their reach. The long-running debate of Faith vs Content Creation This entire incident is not limited to just one celebrity being trolled, but it gives rise to a big debate of 'Faith vs Content Creation' in today's digital age. In today's time, when every second person is competing to become a social media influencer, the tendency to view festivals and rituals through the camera lens is increasing rapidly. Traditional thinkers believe that faith is an inner feeling and not a show or performance in front of the camera. When celebrities make such videos, they, albeit unknowingly, send a message where even sacred rituals become just a trend. Defense of Manisha Rani's fans and the truth of the internet world. On the other hand, Manisha Rani's staunch supporters and fans have defended her and said that she was just trying to entertain her fans and had no intention of hurting anyone's sentiments. Fans argue that being a celebrity, she is sharing her happiness and festive enthusiasm in her own style, and there is no need to create so much controversy. However, in the world of social media, it has now become common to get such reactions on every small and big thing. This entire incident once again proves how sensitive the public is about its culture and festivals, and any public figure must understand its seriousness before taking any step.
