Indian Fan Asks Selena Gomez to Sing ‘Jai Shree Ram’ – Her Response is…

A brief interaction between American singer and actress Selena Gomez and an Indian fan has sparked conversations online. In an Instagram video, Gomez politely declines a request to chant “Jai Shree Ram,” a popular Hindu slogan, during her conversation with the admirer.

In the viral clip, Selena Gomez can be seen posing with a fan who asks her to say ‘Jai Shree Ram’, a Hindu chant that means ‘Victory for Lord Ram’ in Hindi. The fan speaks in broken English and describes it as “India’s best slogan.” Gomez, who seems surprised or possibly uncomprehending, smiles and politely responds, “Thank you, honey,” while gently sidestepping his request.

Indian photographer Pallav Paliwal first shared the video with the caption, “One of our followers met Selena Gomez and she said ‘Jai Shree Ram’ for Diwali.” Paliwal claimed it was a recent encounter, but fans quickly noticed inconsistencies and pointed out that Gomez’s outfit in the clip matches what she wore to the Cannes Film Festival last year.

Social media users were quick to suggest that the video might not have been from this Diwali season as suggested. Comments poured in, with many criticizing the man’s request as awkward and inappropriate. One commenter wrote: “I don’t know why people feel the need to embarrass themselves.”

Another user criticized the fan’s request, saying: “Why are you asking her that? She is not Indian and would not know this. Others praised Gomez’s polite response, with one commenting: “She did it so smoothly – it made me cringe.”

The video, which is widely shared on Instagram and other platforms, has sparked conversations about cultural sensitivity. Many users felt that making such requests can seem forced and inappropriate, with one person saying: “What’s the point of making her say this?”

Selena Gomez, 32, a former Disney star and pop icon, holds the title of the most followed woman on Instagram. She is also one of America’s youngest female self-made billionaires.