Nowadays, among content creators, pranking individuals for social media likes has become quite popular. Recently, a video of a woman dressed as “Manjulika” from the 2007 Bollywood film “Bhool Bhulaiya” appeared on Instagram.
An influencer named Preeti Thapa is seen in the now-viral video wearing a green saree, her hair messy, and makeup all over her face. As the video goes on, the girl is seen dancing in the middle of a Guwahati Street to the song “Ami Je Tomar” while people stare at her. The caption for the video reads, “Manjulika spotted in Guwahati.”
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Preeti Thapa expressed her gratitude to her fans for enjoying the video in the comments section. She wrote, “Guys words aren’t enough to express my gratitude. Overwhelmed with so much love and support. hoping to entertain you guys forever so please keep supporting and blessing. And the vibe of Guwahati especially Fancy Bazaar, nobody and nothing can beat it.”
The public’s response to the video has been divided, some have described it as “harmless fun,” while others have chastised her for obstructing traffic and upsetting nearby residents. A user commented, “Dear Manjulika please obey traffic rules”. Another commented, ”Desperate to get famous.” A third said, ”I respect your confidence level.” A fourth added, ”Social anxiety is afraid of her.”
Thapa describes herself as a “Social Activist, Influencer, and Artist” on her Instagram account. In addition, she placed first runner-up in the 2012 Mega Miss Northeast contest.
Released in 2007, the cult favorite ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ featured Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan in a psychological horror comedy. Years after its premiere, ‘Manjulika’s’ spooky presence still attracts audiences because of Ms. Balan’s outstanding performance as the legendary figure. On social media, memes with her well-known facial expressions and quotes are still very popular.
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