Reactions to the Nagarjuna fan-pushing incident from Hansal Mehta

The behavior of South actor Nagarjuna's bodyguard, who assaulted a fan at the Mumbai airport, disappointed director Hansal Mehta and his son Jai Mehta on X (previously Twitter). Jai revealed that the event particularly set off his triggers since it brought to mind his own sibling, Pallava, who has Down syndrome. Hansal Mehta echoed Jai's statement, acknowledging that despite Pallava's repeated requests, he was never able to meet his idol.

Jai mentioned that he had previously seen the same man in an airport store and conjectured that the fan might be "specially-abled" in his post. Criticizing the actions of Nagarjuna's bodyguard, Jai emphasized that public figures such as politicians, athletes, and celebrities should be less self-centered and more caring. "The security guards ought to," he wrote.