21
Dec

Perils of Hero Worship

Three days ago, 39-year-old Revathi lost her life, and her nine-year-old son was critically injured in a stampede at a movie theatre.
The chaos erupted as frenzied fans scrambled to catch a glimpse of Allu Arjun, the star of ‘Pushpa 2.’ This tragedy isn’t an isolated incident but a glaring symptom of India’s dangerous obsession with hero worship.
India’s love for its heroes often borders on the divine. Temples have been built for Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and even Kushboo. In politics, the devotion is equally extreme.