Anupam Kher Expresses Concern Over Viral Video from Ladakh

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has expressed his concern over a viral video from Ladakh, where a woman identifying as Gen Z spoke disrespectfully to Army personnel. Disturbed by the incident, Kher took to Instagram to share a song from his film "Tanvi The Great," which has been well-received by defense personnel. He emphasized that being part of Gen Z encompasses more than just attitude; it also involves courage, discipline, and respect. The video has sparked mixed reactions on social media, drawing attention to the ongoing discourse about generational attitudes and respect for the armed forces.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 20, 2026, 13:24 IST

Anupam Kher's Reaction to Disturbing Video

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Mumbai, Aug 20: Renowned actor Anupam Kher has shared his unsettling reaction to a video from Ladakh that he found quite troubling.

The actor, known for his role in ‘Special 26’, recounted viewing a clip featuring a woman who labeled herself as part of Gen Z, and he felt she spoke inappropriately to Army personnel. Taking to Instagram, Anupam expressed that this incident inspired him to promote a song from his film "Tanvi The Great," which has garnered positive feedback from military members.

At 71, Kher mentioned that he has been receiving the song as a forward from numerous defense personnel and Army officers, who accompanied it with the note, “A great Gen Z song for the real Gen Z of Bharat.” He elaborated that after seeing the video from Ladakh, he was motivated to share the song to highlight a different aspect of what being Gen Z can embody.

“May the Indian Army be victorious! I have been receiving this video as a forward of the song from our film #TanviTheGreat from so many defence personnel and Army officers, with the message: “A great Gen Z song for the real Gen Z of Bharat.”

He continued, “Yesterday, I saw a video of a lady in Ladakh, calling herself Gen Z, speaking very disrespectfully to our Army personnel. It disturbed me deeply. And then I thought of sharing this song from Tanvi The Great—a song that our Army officers themselves are loving and forwarding. Because real Gen Z is not only about attitude. It is also about courage, discipline, service and respect! Here it is— “May the Indian Army be victorious! Jai Hind!”

The actor also shared a video of Shubhangi Dutt performing the patriotic song "Sena Ki Jai" from his directorial venture "Tanvi The Great."

For those unfamiliar, a video circulating online reportedly depicts a woman confronting security personnel after being allegedly halted at a barricade in Minamarg. In the footage, she challenges the limitations placed on tourists and draws comparisons to the circumstances faced by residents in Kashmir.

She identifies herself as part of Gen Z and is heard stating, “We are Gen Z, we’ll not tolerate this nonsense.” The video has since gained traction, eliciting varied responses from social media users.