Twinkle Khanna, renowned for her quick wit and insightful observations, has once again taken aim at the pervasive issue of fake news. In her latest column for The Times of India, Twinkle sets her sights on a particularly ludicrous rumor involving her supposed performance for fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.
With her signature blend of humor and rationality, Khanna exposes the absurdity of the allegation. By openly acknowledging her own lack of dancing prowess, she subtly underscores the sheer implausibility of the claim. In her column, she writes, “I have even come across my name on a mainstream television channel ticker, claiming that I had performed a medley of songs for Dawood.” The former actress goes on to add, “Considering that even my children believe my dancing skills resemble a lone wrestler grappling with the force of gravity in a WWF match, the news channels should have known that Dawood would have opted for far more skilled performers. But such is the realm of fake news.”
However, Khanna’s column extends beyond her personal experiences, delving into the wider societal impact of fake news. She highlights the dangers of manipulated news stories and the dissemination of misinformation, particularly through social media platforms like WhatsApp and YouTube. To emphasize her point, she recounts an encounter with a taxi driver in Chennai who attributed actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s tragic suicide to false theories circulating online.
Through her candid yet insightful commentary, Twinkle Khanna sheds light on the alarming prevalence of fake news and its potentially dire consequences for society. Her column serves as a reminder for all of us to exercise caution and critical thinking when consuming information in the digital age. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us and if you have anything to share do comment and let us know more about it.
