The latest film ‘Jawan’ starring Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has taken the world, especially India, by storm. Since its release on Thursday, the film has been breaking box office records, making it difficult for movie buffs to get tickets.
In a unique and somewhat bizarre incident, a superfan of Shah Rukh Khan came up with an extraordinary idea to work and watch the film at the same time on the first day of its release. A photo of the fan working on his laptop while watching the film in a Bengaluru cinema went viral.
When #Jawan first day is important but life is #peakbengaluru.
Observed at a #Bangalore INOX. No emails or Teams sessions were harmed in taking this pic. @peakbengaluru pic.twitter.com/z4BOxWSB5W— Neelangana Noopur (@neelangana) September 8, 2023
However, this behavior did not sit well with netizens. They criticized such actions, stating that people like him spoil the cinema experience and compromise the quality of their work.
It’s nonsense, if you are too busy in your work to go for a movie then think about it. And if you came to watch the movie in between your work then also think about it. Both situations are not right. Don’t set bad examples, I mean I am also in IT industry and I will not do this.
— sukanta (@sukanta_skr) September 10, 2023
WFH prevails all over India not just Bangalore! Also it’s totally mannerless and lack of discipline to disturb other movie watchers watching movies peacefully! I would have called bouncers and escorted you out
— Mr.K (OSCP), Pentest and AppSec technical trainer (@nmkannans) September 9, 2023
Because of these irresponsible people, we were asked to return to the office… Please do your work diligently 🙏🙏
— Indian Pathan 💙 (@zakir123khan) September 10, 2023
I would be so mad, even the mobile screens are disturbing, a laptop screen would have made me furious.
— Freddie Mercury (@idontcareaatall) September 9, 2023
‘Jawan’ is a high-octane action thriller that follows the emotional journey of Vikram Rathore (played by Shah Rukh Khan) as he rectifies the wrongs in society. The film also features A-listers Deepika Padukone, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupati, and Sanjay Dutt, and is directed by Atlee.
Within days of its release, ‘Jawan’ has received positive reviews and is experiencing high ticket sales, reflecting its success. According to Indian news website Pinkvilla, the film has grossed INR 343 crores (approximately USD 21.75 million) domestically in the four-day weekend, with a worldwide collection of INR 523 crores.