New Delhi:
Bear in mind the web phrase “pics or it didn’t happen”? Properly, in 2023 that phrase may very nicely be altered to “went viral or it didn’t happen”. Within the Indian context, the pop-culture realm noticed many viral phenomena this 12 months. Whereas some have been moments that left web customers stumped, another viral sensations introduced smiles to faces. From Alia Bhatt’s lipstick hack that impressed articles and weblog posts on misogyny, to the resurgence of the long-lasting Zeenat Aman, this 12 months has had an assortment of some very particular viral sensations. This is a deep dive into a few of 2023’s most viral pop-culture moments/individuals.
The Candy Lifetime of Orry
If this have been a contest, Orhan Awatramani aka Orry could be the winner for presenting us with a few of 2023’s most viral moments [and bizarre phone case designs]. The socialite, who’s Bollywood’s BFF, not solely made it to Koffee With Karan episodes as a subject of dialogue and Bigg Boss 17 as a visitor but in addition gave the web so many traces and phrases of nice recall worth.
Due to Orry, a piece of the web simply desires to be a “liver” like him. No, not the organ however simply the idea of being. “You go for a job, you are a jobber. You paint, you are a painter. I am living, I am a liver. Yea, I am a liver,” Orhan Awatramani had stated in a video, and the web, evidently, had discovered a viral second, for the ages.
Additionally, Bollywood followers the world over have lots to thank Orry for, since he has posted inside photos from each large get together. And nobody, from Salman Khan to Isha Ambani, may escape Orry’s selfie digital camera.
The resurgence of Zeenat Aman
Zeenat Aman, the Bollywood actress who wowed generations together with her on-screen charisma within the 70s and 80s, determined to make the web a greater place by beginning an Instagram profile. Her candid candour, beautiful footage, poignant captions, heartfelt recommendation {and professional} anecdotes have made her an web sensation. What adopted have been model offers and appearing roles, all of which had the signature Zeenat contact for which her followers are grateful.
Maintaining with Uorfi
Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton who? Meet Uorfi Javed, the fashionista who seems to have the paparazzi on velocity dial and the web in a daze together with her eclectic model decisions. From stepping out in costumes fabricated from cigarette buds and newspapers to clapping again at detractors – of which some have been celebrities – with unabashed candour, Uorfi’s on-line presence has been the stuff of web legends and fodder for quite a few viral movies.
Wanting like a wow
This earworm of an Instagram audio went viral and the way. The traces – “So beautiful, so elegant, just looking like a wow,” – which began as a innocent but enthusiastic gross sales pitch for an outfit by a lady named Jasmeen Kaur, quickly caught the eye of a few of the greatest names within the leisure world. From Indian famous person Deepika Padukone to American supermodel Ashley Graham, celebrities on social media have earnestly lip-synced to the catchy traces.
Barbenheimer memes: Conflict of the Titans
In July, two of Hollywood’s greatest movies in a very long time – Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer – selected to conflict on the field workplace. Each movies boasted of subjects which might be widespread worldwide [albeit, for very very different reasons] and a stellar star solid. The conflict of the 2 movies and the blitz of Mattel’s advertising campaigns gave start to a meme monster within the type of Barbenheimer content material. From fusing stills from the 2 movies into posters for one movie named Barbenheimer to character crossovers, Barbenheimer memes dominated the web crossover and the way.
“Wipe that off,” by Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt, one of many nation’s hottest stars, introduced us with probably the most viral moments of 2023 throughout a make-up routine video. Whereas selling her film Coronary heart Of Stone, Alia Bhatt shared some magnificence ideas in a video. Within the clip, she stated that she tends to rub off her lipstick after making use of it generously, leaving a lightweight stain. To date, so good.
Issues escalated when Alia Bhatt added, “As a result of one factor my husband [when he wasn’t my husband when he was my boyfriend as well] says after we used to exit at night time, he used to say ‘Wipe that [lipstick] off. Wipe that off’. As a result of he loves the pure color of my lip,” referring to Ranbir Kapoor. The internet, however, was not happy, calling out Ranbir Kapoor for being “controlling” and “ misogynistic”, with jokes like “Alia: Please blink if you’re in danger” dominating the comments section.
Imran Khan wins the internet
Imran Khan, best known for his work in films such as Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, I Hate Luv Storys, and Delhi Belly, was last seen on the big screen in 2015’s Katti Batti. As fans continued to wait for his comeback, Imran Khan – replying to a post dedicated to him on Instagram – said that he would return to acting only if a comment he made on the post got 1 million likes. The likes and the love came in from all quarters, after which Imran Khan said, “The truth is, it was never about a million likes. I picked the number because it seemed unattainable, and since it would never happen anyway, I could just quietly retreat again, no questions asked. I didn’t count on all of you picking it up and carrying it forward… After all this time, I didn’t think anyone would still care enough to reach out and tell me they believed in me. Your love humbles me.”
While fans are still awaiting a movie announcement, the elusive Imran Khan has revived his Instagram account, sharing anecdotes and trivia about his previous work.
Meet Malti Marie
While Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas welcomed their daughter in 2022, it was only in January 2023, after her first birthday, that fans got a glimpse of the baby’s face. Maltese Marie’s face reveal happened on the world stage – as the Jonas Brothers – Nick, Kevin and Joe Jonas officially made it to the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. Cheering her father and uncles from the front row was Malti Marie, looking as cute as a button on her mother’s lap.
Kaavaalaa: Dancing to Tamannaah Bhatia’s tune
Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has often proved her mettle as one of the most talented dancers in Indian cinema. So, when she appeared in a special song in one of the biggest movies of the year, Jailer headlined by Rajinikanth, it went viral, in no time. From the official Instagram handle of FC Barcelona sharing a video of kids dancing to the song to Ambassador of Japan Hiroshi Suzuki grooving to the track, Kaavaalaa was a true viral sensation.
Jaya Bachchan Vs Paparazzi
To say that Jaya Bachchan and the paparazzi have a love-hate relationship would be putting it mildly. The veteran actress has little patience for the shutterbugs and is often seen snapping at the camera persons at events for being too loud or too close for comfort. At the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani premiere in July, Jaya Bachchan snapped at the camerapersons for screaming instructions at her. She said, “I’m not deaf.” The video, unsurprisingly, went viral.
Similarly, at the screening of her grandson Agastya Nanda’s debut film The Archies, Jaya Bachchan once again lashed out at the paparazzi; asking them to not shout before posing with Tina Ambani for pictures. This video too went viral, making way for memes.
Jaya Bachchan, on her part, has made no bones about her feelings for paparazzi. She said, “I hate it. I despise it. I despise the people who interfere in your personal life and fill their stomachs by selling those products. I hate it, I’m disgusted with such people. I always tell them, ‘Aapko sharam nahi aati hai (Don’t you feel ashamed?),” on an episode of granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda’s podcast What The Hell Navya. And, so the memes continue.
Tell us your favourite viral moment from 2023.