Former India captain Virat Kohli on Monday said that he was appalled by the ‘invasion of his privacy’ after someone filmed his hotel room in Perth and posted video of his clothes and belongings on social media. In the video, titled ‘King Kohli’s Hotel Room’, a man is seen walking around the room showing Kohli’s personal belongings
“I understand that fans get happy and excited seeing their favourite players and get excited to meet them and I’ve always appreciated that.
“But this video here is appalling and it’s made me feel very paranoid about my privacy,” Kohli, who has regained his touch during the ongoing T20 World Cup, wrote.
“If I cannot have privacy in my own hotel room, then where can really expect any personal space at all?? I’m NOT okay with this kind of fanaticism and absolute invasion of privacy. Please respect people’s privacy and not treat them as a commodity for entertainment,” he wrote further.
Australian opener David Warner too expressed anger at the incident.
“This is ridiculous, totally unacceptable. Was this @crownperth?,” Warner commented on Kohli’s post.
Kohli’s wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, expectedly, lashed out at people who disrespect people’s privacy.
“Have experienced few incidents, where fans have shown no compassion or grace in the past but this really is the worst thing. An absolute disgrace and violation of a human being and anyone who sees this and thinks ‘celebrity ho! Toh deal karna padega should know that you are also part of the problem’,” fumed Anushka in her Instagram story.
“Exercising some self control helps everyone. Also, if this is happening in your bedroom then where is the line,” she wrote.
It appears that more than one person, possibly members of hotel staff, were inside the room when the video was shot.
India was beaten by South Africa by five wickets on Sunday at Optus stadium in Perth.
India will face Bangladesh on Wednesday in Adelaide.
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