“Corona Stop Karo Na,” while some party or hide their travel history, Kartik Aaryan sends out a brilliant message

The power of social media is truly being realised in these testing times, as the world combats the lethal COVID-19 novel Coronavirus pandemic which has claimed over 8100 lives so far. Influencers can touch base with their fans and supporters, celebrities can spread awareness and collectively we can overcome this challenge. However, the role of citizens and individuals is supreme and of utmost importance. Complacency and lackadaisical behaviour on our part will only further lead to the aggravation of the pandemic.

While some Bollywood stars are seen partying, hiding their travel history and endangering lives around them, people like Kartik Aryan are truly contributing towards society in a fruitful manner. Known for his signature monologues incorporated in films to send out important social messages, Kartik Aryan recorded a monologue and needless to say, it has broken the internet. It is all over the place – Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Whatsapp, everywhere.

With 153,000 likes, 47,100 retweets, Kartik Aryan’s two minute 15 seconds long video has ruled the media space for two days now. On Twitter alone, the video has garnered 1.3 million views. Even PM Modi could not resist sharing his video.

Kartik Aryan has spared no one in his video. All those taking the threat posed by Coronavirus lightly have been taken to the cleaners by the actor. Nibba, nibbis, millennials, ‘paw bhaaji’ enthusiasts and the kind have been taught a lesson like never before. The actor said that while on normal days everyone cried over how they could not ‘Netflix and chill’ and ‘work from home’, now, when the need has actually arisen to do the same, people want to throng the streets and get out of the house. The actor gives a clarion call in support of social distancing, and the need for everyone to stay inside. He further says that PM Modi and other leaders know what they are doing, and it is a responsibility on our part to follow them.

Kartik Aryan’s super-viral video should also serve as a reminder to other star celebrities to spread awareness about the pandemic in the larger good of the public. This is not the time for influencers to take a back seat, but rather for them to spearhead the awareness movement regarding Coronavirus and how to fight it out. Kartik Aryan alone can achieve very little, but with many people like him doing what he has, we will surely be able to brave these testing times and emerge stronger.