Nushrratt Bharuccha Criticised for Making Volunteers Take Off Her Shoes at Yoga Day—Bollywood’s VIP Culture Exposed Yet Again

In an incident that’s stirring major backlash across social media, Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha has been called out for her behavior at the International Day of Yoga event in Mumbai. A video from the event has gone viral, showing the Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety star asking volunteers to remove her shoes while she stood by passively—sparking fury and reviving the never-ending debate around celebrity entitlement and Bollywood’s unchecked VIP culture.

The video, which has since flooded Twitter and Instagram, captures Bharuccha pointing toward her shoes and gesturing for two young female volunteers to untie her laces. All of this, ironically, during an event meant to celebrate wellness, humility, and self-awareness. The internet wasted no time dragging the actress, questioning her arrogance, privilege, and blatant disregard for basic self-sufficiency.

One user wrote, “What’s the point of yoga for the body if your hands don’t work?” Others slammed her for treating volunteers like personal servants at a public event, noting the sharp contrast between yoga’s principles of simplicity and her display of what many are calling “celebrity elitism.”

This moment might seem minor to some—but in India, where the gap between stars and the common citizen is already massive, these incidents speak volumes. Bharuccha’s behavior isn’t just a personal misstep—it’s a mirror reflecting the wider issue of how Bollywood continues to uphold a toxic culture of superiority and entitlement.

In the age of social consciousness and accountability, even the smallest actions by public figures carry weight. Bharuccha could have easily bent down and removed her own shoes like every other participant. Instead, she chose the optics of privilege—having others cater to her in front of cameras at an event that was supposed to celebrate equality, mental peace, and humility.

What’s more troubling is the silence from her end. As the video garners millions of views and waves of criticism, Bharuccha has yet to issue a statement, an apology, or even an acknowledgment of the controversy. This lack of accountability only fuels public frustration and strengthens the belief that many celebrities are insulated from criticism and disconnected from ground reality.

This isn’t the first time Bollywood stars have been called out for tone-deaf or elitist behavior in public spaces. Whether it’s actors expecting special treatment at airports, refusing to follow protocols, or using assistants for menial tasks in front of the media—there’s a pattern. And it’s a pattern the audience is increasingly refusing to tolerate.

Yoga Day is meant to unify people through the discipline of mindfulness and equality. Nushrratt Bharuccha’s behavior was not just out of place—it was offensive to the spirit of the event. Her decision to treat volunteers like staffers rather than equals has struck a nerve, and rightly so.

If Bollywood celebrities wish to continue enjoying their fame and admiration, they must remember that public respect cannot be demanded—it must be earned, and more importantly, maintained through humility, not hubris. The internet has spoken. Now, it’s Bharuccha’s turn.