Bollywood star Varun Dhawan’s brief foray into the professional networking world of LinkedIn took a dramatic turn as relentless trolling forced him to delete his profile just four days after creating it.
The actor’s bio, where he described himself as a “passionate actor with 300-crore megahits,” became the internet’s latest punchline. While he initially garnered over 20,000 followers and plenty of attention, the move backfired as netizens couldn’t resist poking holes in his claims.
Critics zeroed in on the mention of “300-crore hits,” sarcastically questioning which of his films had achieved such a milestone. The irony of promoting “content-driven films” alongside his history of commercial Bollywood ventures didn’t go unnoticed either.
Varun Dhawan, known for films like Badrinath Ki Dulhania and Judwaa 2, had expressed enthusiasm about connecting with the corporate world through LinkedIn. Unfortunately, the online snark overshadowed his intentions, turning what could have been a savvy branding move into a viral roasting session.
While the LinkedIn experiment may not have gone as planned, the incident underscores the double-edged sword of celebrity presence on professional platforms. It remains to be seen if Dhawan will make a comeback on LinkedIn or focus on other ways to bridge the gap between Bollywood and the corporate world.
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