Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma once again found himself at the centre of controversy — this time for a Diwali post that shocked many online. On October 20, 2025, while the rest of the country was celebrating the festival of lights, the director posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) that many found deeply insensitive.
RGV wrote, “In INDIA only one day is DIWALI and in GAZA, every day is DIWALI," adding three fire emojis. Within hours, the post went viral, drawing millions of views and a storm of angry reactions.
In INDIA only one day is DIWALI and in GAZA, every day is DIWALI🔥🔥🔥— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) October 20, 2025
Netizens Call Out RGV’s “Insensitive" Remark
Social media users slammed the filmmaker for his comment, calling it disrespectful and heartless. One user wrote, “Yo

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