Actors Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna found themselves at the centre of online trolling after a promotional event for Cocktail 2 sparked an unexpected debate about Mumbai’s favourite street food vada pav. A video from the event has gone viral, with social media users accusing the stars of pretending to eat the snack while promoting the film.
Shahid Kapoor faking a bite of vada pav goes viral
The promotional event, held in Mumbai, saw the three actors interacting with fans and participating in a light-hearted activity involving vada pav. Videos from the gathering showed Shahid, Kriti, and Rashmika posing with the popular street food and appearing to take bites while cameras rolled. However, eagle-eyed social media users were quick to point out that the actors did not seem to actually eat the vada pav, leading to a wave of humorous reactions online.
As clips from the event spread across platforms, netizens flooded the comments section with jokes and sarcastic remarks. Many claimed the actors merely pretended to bite into the food before quickly lowering it, while others suggested they were trying to avoid eating during a public appearance. One user quipped, “Waah, kya acting ki hai khaane ki,” while another joked that the stars deserved awards for their “performance” while eating.
Netizens react to the video
The video soon became a talking point among fans and social media users, with many zooming into the footage and sharing screenshots to support their claims. Several users compared the moment to scenes from films where actors have to repeatedly eat food during multiple takes and therefore often avoid consuming it. Others, however, viewed the incident as harmless and found the online reactions amusing rather than critical.
Despite the trolling, the actors appeared unfazed as promotional activities for Cocktail 2 continued. The film, which has generated significant buzz ahead of its release, features Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles. Their recent promotional appearances have attracted considerable attention, with fans eager to see the trio share screen space.
The viral vada pav moment has now become one of the most-discussed aspects of the film’s promotional campaign, proving once again how even the smallest details from celebrity appearances can spark widespread conversations online. While some netizens questioned whether the stars actually ate the snack, others treated the incident as a light-hearted social media moment that added to the excitement surrounding the film.
For now, the video continues to circulate widely, with fans and critics alike sharing their takes on what has become an unexpectedly memorable stop on the Cocktail 2 promotional tour.