What began as criticism of journalist Saurabh Dwivedi’s acting debut has now turned into a wider debate on India’s growing culture of online mockery and fear of failure. Dwivedi, known for his political journalism and digital interviews, recently appeared in Netflix’s crime thriller Kartavya, which premiered on May 15 alongside actor Saif Ali Khan. While the film generated attention for its storyline and ensemble cast, social media quickly shifted focus to Dwivedi’s performance, with clips from the film widely shared through memes, jokes and harsh criticism.
