India’s Toxic Fan Culture 

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Unemployment, lack of self respect and the availability of too much rage inducing misinformation on the internet is ruining India's youth.

Any Elvish Haters Here 😊

Instead of boycotting some random movies , we should actually boycott this toxic fandom culture !!

Iam from Telangana, Yes there is a toxic fan culture here. Like, when a person said ADIPURUSH movie is bad then a group of Prabhas fans physically tortured him for sometime. The Worst thing is even the Media people and remaining public were enjoying it.

topic like these should be covered in all media. getting obsessed over some fuddu celebrity is really toxic.

Well said Mohak👏🏽I can't understand why people are so obsessed with celebrities like it's ok to like your favorite celebrity but usme khud ki existence ko hi bhool jana is not done.

just recently a bunch of 13 yr old girls were caught in Chennai who were trying to travel to s Korea via sea route, to meet BTS.

You missed the most important part. The so called fan clubs were actually business companies. Celebrities took their services. Just like fake paparazis, the fan clubs were run by individuals who took money from celebrities themselves and help them counter harmful news about them and provide them support.

Actually, toxic fan culture is much worse than this. As a South Indian, during my school days, my class was split in two groups: Vijay fans and Ajith fans(there were some students, who didn't side with either of the celeb including me, the two groups ignored us since we didn't spew hate on either of the actors). There were fights everyday on which actor was better compared to the other. The two groups would try to find the faults in the films and tease about it to the other group. And this toxicity was even in my college, with more intense fights and quarrels. My classmates bunked classes to watch the first shows of the actors and pride themselves as the biggest fans. Rajinikanth fans were obsessed to the point that you could frequently hear news of some fan dying while worshiping(pouring milk and doing puja) Rajinikanth's very large cutout, some fans go to temple barefoot, climbing many thousands of stairs, so that his movie becomes a hit.

I observed this toxicity in K-pop fans first, later I realised that this is normal for Indian celebrities as well. As a Telugu person, it's disappointing to see Tollywood fans wasting their time and fighting with others. Fans shouldn't lose their self respect in the process of worshipping a celebrity, instead admire their good work, get inspired from them, and hold them accountable if they do mistakes.

This my first time hearing Elivsh Yadav, who tf is what.

I had a similar experience. I was obsessed with BTS around 2 years ago because I had some personal issues and they helped me escape from reality. Then after one year of being obsessed, when the issues where finally resolved, I realised how unhealthily obsessed I had become. I still listen to BTS, but I'm not obsessed with them anymore. :)

As an ex celebrity idolizer myself (from korean pop culture) these methodologies are similar to how kpop managements keep their fandoms hooked and obsessed. You will also observe such manipulation tricks from popular commentators like Andrew Tate. I just hope the new young generations are more aware and self confident so they can avoid getting emotionally manipulated through entertainment media

*Any students??🌼*

Never was anyone's fan even in my teenage. Always felt why should I be crazy for someone if he is not for me. Raise yourself that people follow you, rather being a follower, and worse in celebrity -fan kind of relationship , where you get nothing in return, except some fake happiness.

As a Kpop fan, I can guarantee you that you can see a lot of Sensual fidelity in Kpop just like Kris Wu who was a member of the EXO boy band was arrested in 2021 and was sentenced to 13 years in prison for r*ping even after this many active fan clubs of his support him and say he is innocent... there was another huge scandal which was known as "The Burning Sun Scandal" and the idols/actors who were part of this still have a great fan following... I hope maybe you could just mention the above things in any of your future video..

Low self-esteem and identity issues are the root cause of fanaticism. Yes, fans are actually fanatics.

Finally, a topic I was tired of seeing among India's youth: "Toxic Fan Culture." Thanks, Mohak, for bringing attention to this. It's crucial to discuss it widely to protect young people from serious mental health challenges in their lives.

Also our indian culture also support the kpop culture I never said anything to them but their obsession with them is crazy take my example I have some female friends but whenever we talk music they point out BTS and other kpop bands but when I tell them I don't listen to them they start talking to me like I've done any crime I'm not saying you should not support kpop but sorry sometimes you all have to support someone's opinions also as music is completely subjective!! No hate to kpop btw.

I appreciate your work Mohak. One of the best videos on relatable topic in social issues. I had one of friend of mine who was in that bhakti vala trap of Taylor swift Calling themselves "swifties". She often used to indulge about the songs of hers, about her concerts and so. But now I got to know that this type of things exist in most of the fandoms and this is something psychologically dependent rather than the choice of the individual.

Am I the only one who is against any kind of celebrity/fan culture? Let's take a vow to not endorse any celebrity culture and stay far from it.

I don't regret subscribing you Mohan. I really wanted a content on this topic. I'm tired of seeing toxic fans either downgrading others or forgetting their own existence. Parasocial relationships are ok in an extent since there are a lot of people in whose life their fav celebrity might be making an impact but to take that admiration to the level of obsession is worst. "Be a fan, but not a devotee" PREACHHHH🙌

"FAN BANO BHAKT NAHI" ~MOHAK MANGAL

This was such a great video, i like that you always bring new topics instead of keeping in a same routine. Please keep making more.

Thanks for taking up this issue. Obsession over these celebs is a pandemic in its own, be it SRK, Vijay etc in India or Taylor Swift, BTS abroad.

I hope you have mentioned some extreme examples as well, like fan fights resulting in death. In 2016 I remember a fans fight in tirupati over who's the best (NTR or Pawan Kalyan). Their fight ended with the NTR's fan killing Pawan Kalyan's fan. Here's the ridiculous part, both of those guys were friends. Toxic Fan culture in South India is like a virus that is plaguing South Indian population.

Since I was a small kid I used to see people calling themselves " FAN " and doing certain things . But I couldnt relate to them . I mean yes i might like an actors acting/personality but I cant be his fan and worship him . As most of the people have totally different personalities when on camera and when off camera . Some actors are seen as gods and have a very positive image on camera with millins of fans BUT THEY ALSO ADVERTISE AND SELL GUTKA AND PAN MASALA for money . And craziest thing is that people still worship them . This really made me think hard about general people mentality , Some people just have low critical thinking . My sister is one of them , She always worships some public figure . And I often tell her that its okay to like someones work but worshipping them is not okay . After many debates and arguments she finally accepts and guess what after 5-6 months she again starts worshipping some other public figures . This led me to believe that some people are biologically vulnerable to these things . Its not that they chose to be like this but its what their brain tells them to . . And in India this idol worshipping is on some next level . This video is a living proof of it . This video has 1.2 Million views with just 60k Likes and 2K DISLIKES . I mean at the end of the day its survival of the fittest , If some people have vulnerable brain you can either ignore them or exploits them .

Brilliantly explained. Insightful. And a reminder to build up our own identity. The final message was amazing too 💯

Finally someone has the guts to speak on this topic

Kisne kisne ajj tk elvish ki video nhi dekhi 😂

Awesome level post... showing the nitty-gritty of celebrity-fandom psychology!

I totally agree...i think Self-respect can be the biggest reason for this type of fan behavior in an individual. I have never seen anyone with high sense of self respect from my group manifesting this type of behavior. It also gives an aura of illiteracy present in those with erratic behavior like this.

as a K-pop fan myself, this is so true on so many levels. The fact that the problem doesn't stop at Bollywood but extends to Hollywood, K-pop, and pop culture as well. it's crazy to see/ encounter someone who is overly obsessed with their celebrities, willing to do anything and literally ANYTHING. In some industries, such things can actually backfire on the celebrities themselves like in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean industries.

The worst thing is india media is covering people like elvish yadev saying its a "badi khabr"

Bhaiya you are great!!💯...I just loved your videos✨

Mohak Bhai awesome video. I have always wondered why people become such die hard fans since I have appreciated an actors craft in a particular movie but never been idol worshipper for tht particular actor

Maturity is when u realise that in this world, irrational, lunatic and crazy people will always exist and we can't really change them 💀👍🏻. Even if we try to make them understand, they'll troll us back instead coz that's how it works (completely illogical 💀)

Please make a video about the whole north-east including Tripura. Rarely anyone talks about the north-east. Or baat sirf assam ke baremai hi hoti hai zyda. Tripura is also a part of India but none even thinks about it. Many of our own Indians don't know even if the state exits. And those who know unko lagta hai ki yeh toh Bangladesh ka part hai. Mere dost jo Kolkata, Bengaluru, Gujarat mai hai waha log unko puchte hai ki Tripura toh Bangladesh mai hai na toh tumne visa kitne din ka liya hai padhai ke liye. PLEASE TALK ABOUT IT.

I’m raised by movies and fictional stories. Didn’t have much communication with my family growing up but felt connected with all the movies I watched and games I played. Yet I haven’t seen myself getting obsessed with a celebrity. I have studied in a filmmaking institute and did internship at a radio station. Both the places had celebrities visit for promotional purposes. Out of all celebrities, I interacted with only one who’s a choreographer (Melvin), and that too because I was feeling lost about my potential and career. I have always seen people feeling so overwhelmed by the presence of a celebrity (or bunch of celebrities) they need (NEED) to get a sense of interaction with them, by either getting a picture or (crossing boundaries by) touching them through handshakes or that Akshay Kumar wala muh ghuma dena selfie ke liye is amusingly shocking. When I saw what a crazy fandom exists for all kinds of celebrities in our country, I could only sense a fear. Fear of where the art exists. Are representatives of a particular art form or even artists themselves are above any normal individual who’s not associated with the art? I think we all are doing our own jobs and minding our own business but just a difference of social network. One who feels that they’re enough, even if they’re dealing with symptoms of low self esteem and anxiety disorder, at least have a chance of not end up worshipping some human they don’t even know personally. I hope and I wish this worship culture will fade away soon. Not just in India but all over the world. People need to have faith in their art, and not obsess over their lives.

Sense of identity, belongingness, livelihood, psychological security... This is EXACTLY how religions & cults work! 🙆‍♂🙆‍♂

1:37 One Answer, Unemployment

I have been fan of very few musical artists, and I like to study fan culture as well, the sence of belonging, I have found alot of nice people and two really nice individuals as friends from these fandom culture, we often discuss these things among ourselves, in kpop fandoms mental health and help has always been promoted and supported, that being said, there are boundaries that shouldn't be crossed, for fans and celebs, it could sometimes even harm your own idols, and yourself. So be a fan, love yourself first, and stay true to yourself.

Taylor Swift and BTS fans left the chat😂

Main to kisi ka bhi Fan nahi hoon. But you pointed out right things. Usually fans forget what is right and what is wrong, only to feel the sense of self-belonging. Keep it brother! Great content!

"Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas". - Marie Curie

Well said brother.....spit the reality ❤

A topic that was cery called for to be discussed! Thanks Mohak.

Respect for mohak speaking about the sad reality of the society😢

And the crazy thing is that, people don't want to believe or understand that they are toxic fans

Your videos are always interesting and knowledgeable...great creater..❤😊

Much Needed video.....Good job Mohak!!!

One of the major examples of this is the growing kpop industry and k-pop fanbase. Edit : Not just k-pop fanbase alone, we also have the anime fanboys AND cricket fan culture

I personally think escapism point is the root cause. The truth is a huge chunk of our people live either deeply unsatisfied lives or lives full of stress thus this escapism through their personal "Heroes". I predict in future with rapid economic growth hobbies like Gamming and Anime watching are going to be super popular in India as well due to their high escapist nature.

That's was true facts ❤❤ Appreciate your work or research on this topic

Really Important Topic. More people need to know about this. Appreciate the video brother.

For me, this is total madness. At the end, these so-called celebrities are also made up of blood and flesh, why admiring someone who doesn't even know you exist? Admire your parents, your teachers, your friends, your life partner, who somewhere, somehow teaches you and make you a better person day by day, rather than bootlicking these so called idols.

Mohak Bhaiya , from the bottom of heart saying , you have picked one of the greatest problems of India and mainly Indian youths . Believe me this is one of the most serious content of your videos .. There may be more reasons but what you counted or helped to count are also flawless . Today same thing is also applicable on Politicians . Bhakt mat bano nehi , Andhbhakt na bano .

Very Clever... 2:42 you cleverly pulled the thread of the topic to your sponsor... Kudos... Maybe one day, Some upcoming RU-vidr will make a video regarding this too... Hey, food for thought, you can do it too... Won't that be something...

A very crucial topic has been raised, good work

1:19 this is ridiculous. destroy property and behaving crazy like maniacs is just not normal human behaviour.

0:01 Ye majboor hai par aap nahi

Great content so informative and lucid ❤

true facts, this video can be an eye opener to many guys! Great work mohak bhai

Actually the real problem is that when a person is not satisfied from his own life he gets obsessed with any outer identity like any actor,singer, sportsman, politician etc.. Thus, remain satisfied with your life and you will never become an over obsessed fan of anyone. Love from haryana brother 💙. Ram Ram 🙏

I am saying this from experience, the most important part of being a fan is getting self-satisfaction. The fact that my favorite celebrity is getting success and popularity or doing something good gives me a satisfaction that I have made the right choice by supporting that celebrity, which I may not get from anything else in my life. That's why when that celebrity does something terrible or says mean things, my first attempt will be to defend him/her and ignore that flaw as much as I can, so that I don't get hurt. If that doesn't work, then I would get disappointed and try to ignore that celebrity completely. So in a way, fans also use the celebrity to get self-satisfaction or self-validation, which is why there is immense pressure on that celebrity to maintain their public image.

Thank you for making this video. Very prevalent.

you picked very good topic and your research is really impressive.

All of the above factors are totally applicable on Indian girl's who are toxic fans of BTS and Korean idols

I wish these type of fan culture was also there for scientists. They actually deserve such fan response.

Bro you spit real facts man. Really respect you for your work. We need more people like me and you in our country

We had a toxic fan of SRK in the medical college😂 She failed for 5 consecutive years 🤦🏽‍♀️

2:55 smooth mohak bhai smooth Kya emotional connect karke ad ghusa diya beech mein🤣🙏

Mohak is really so unique He never dissapoints us from his content ❤

2:35 Bande ne poori writing prowess jhonk di integration ke liye

t fully agree with u mohak. i know this is a big psychologocal disorder and today u added many explantion nand theory to my thinking. tha nks for elaborative discussion. weel done . keep society educationg .

13:21 cant think of a more jobless behavior

I was waiting for someone to address this disaster i.e. toxicity . Bro pointed the current biggest problem in India , that level of toxicity is going to only cost us. Life Lesson : Fan Bano , Bhakt na Bano.

The unemployment in our country , is the reason for this toxic fan culture.

I wonder why competition is so high in exams when people like them exist in our society 😔

This Video is uploaded 34 minutes ago. But I am seeing "Mohok Never Disappoints" comment which were posted 29 minute ago. So they haven't watched the full video (20m). In the maximum possible case they have just watch 25% video and passing their reviews. Even Mokah isn't immune to this idiotic fan culture.

Ab uski reality saamne aagyi hai

I needed this as suffering from same psychological disorder .tnx bhai

As you said yourself, the cause of this is poor psychology and low self esteem + high unemployment and overall bad quality of life in India, that's why it is such a bad problem in India. Yes it exist all over the world but not to such extent, in only exist in India.

Summary: Admiration/ getting entertained by them/ liking a movie or the actor/actress is completely okay. But getting into a trance where the fans think that their life's mission is to love a celeb who doesn't even know you exist is surely a psychological problem that needs to be adressed. (but in reality, no one gives a fuck about it) Though this channel's goal is to explain India using evidence, it happens in every other country too! Let's be honest, in India it's a bit extreme 😂

This was a good video brother , thanks for proving Yt is not all waste

Great video!

“Bhakti in religion may be a road to salvation of the soul. But in politics, ‘Bhakti’ or hero-worship is a sure road to degradation and to eventual dictatorship.” - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

In a Tamil TV debate show called “Neeya Naana”, husbands who are part of actors’ fan clubs proudly stated that they sold their wives’ gold jewellery, money saved for their kid’s education /wedding to mass book opening day tickets of their favourite actor’s films 🤦🏻‍♀️ The wives were also present & they looked broken.

Must watch video for youngster.... Hats off mohak bhai

Isse kethe haim content,aaj ke time mein esha video humare desh ke youth ke liye bht zada zaroori hain❤❤ 👏🏼

I'm sorry Mohak but you're gonna get a lot of dislikes from these radical fan bases. Kudos to you for making a video on them.

Brilliant topic and brilliant research

Sad to see where society is going. R.I.P. critical thinking and personality.

I think religion also falls in the same line , people become toxic terrorist mindset hateful towards other community . Too fan boy in religion is bad . Religion should be morally strong not fan boy movement

Brilliant mohak....we need people like you in our society

Much needed topic thankyou

A much needed video for the toxic fans of India .... This is one of the best underrated topic to be discussed in society 😊

Lots of respect to you man ....aaj kal log sab views ke sakkar main BTS ,south korea , kpop, kdrama ke piche pade hai ....lekin khud ke desh main kitna toxicity hai woh nhi dekhte... khud ke hi desh main northeast walo ko racism face karna padta hai abhi tak ....n aa jate hai dusre desh ke fault nikalne...n sabka fans hota hai sabka fan club hota hai ..lekin BTS ka tag laga ke sabko views chahiye ... Thank you man ...kyuki log asli baat bolta hi nhi hai sirf troll karne main laga hai... Thank you...yeh pehla video hai mera n I'm loving it .. new subscriber ☺️

Damn, how can people be so naive to be this level of fan. Everything we see on reels are not real. They are just using fans for their profit . Why fans aren't getting it?