Viral 'Civic Sense' Video: Influencer Amulya Rattan Breaks Silence After Brutal Trolling 'Do I Deserve That?'

Influencer Amulya Rattan has finally shared her side of the story after facing heavy trolling over her ‘civic sense’ viral video, sparking fresh discussions about public spaces, content creation, and online

behaviour.The controversy began when Rattan was filming in a public area and a man walked into her frame. Clearly annoyed, she paused mid-recording to complain about what she described as a lack of civic sense. In the clip, she said, “Zero sense hai, zero. Someone is filming a video, just go in between. Where is civic sense?” She added that what upset her most was that the man “didn’t even say sorry.”As the clip spread online, Rattan faced harsh criticism, memes, and trolling. Some viewers questioned her expectations in public spaces, while others resorted to abusive messages.Responding to the backlash, Rattan posted a detailed Instagram video explaining what actually happened. She said, “Hi guys, one of our videos is being circulated on the internet, and I think it’s been taken out of context. So let me give you my side of the story of what exactly happened that day.” She explained that she was filming a simple outfit check and had already moved locations multiple times to avoid disturbing anyone.

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She added that a group of men had been staring at her, making her uncomfortable and forcing her to relocate again. Reflecting on the viral moment, she said, “My choice of words could have been better, and I genuinely take that as a learning.” She also apologised, saying, “I’m really sorry agar kisi ke sentiments hurt huye ho toh,” while firmly stating that abuse and threats were not acceptable, asking, “Do I deserve that?”The clarification reignited online debate. Some users praised her accountability, while others remained critical. Comments included: “Public space means everyone has equal rights, content creators can’t expect special treatment,” “At least she owned up and apologised, that takes courage,” “Criticism is fine but threats are never okay,” “This is a good reminder for both influencers and viewers to be mindful,” “People forget there is a human behind the screen,” and “Internet outrage often goes too far.''