Viral Video: Shocking! Teenage Girl Smokes Cigarette for Reel, Receives Belt Treatment from Father, Watch

Viral Video: Being a viral phenomenon is everyone's goal in the age of social media. To produce content that will grab the public's attention, people go to tremendous measures. But occasionally, issues arise either during the filming process or after the video is extensively circulated.

A young girl from West Bengal is involved in one such occurrence. In an already viral video, the girl is shown smoking a cigarette—obviously only to make a reel. She doesn't appear to smoke frequently; her only motivation for smoking is to get likes and views. She probably didn't realise, though, just how much attention this video would get on the internet.

Smoking Reel Goes Viral, Sparks Controversy

The video quickly gained traction, shared by countless users across social media platforms. In a surprising twist, another video surfaced alongside the initial one, showing the girl allegedly being beaten by her father with a belt. Although the footage is blurred, the sounds of her screams can be heard clearly. This secondary video has intensified the controversy surrounding the initial reel.

Social Media Reactions

The video was posted on X (previously Twitter) from the account ShoneeKapoor, where it received over 303k views and a tonne of user comments.

One user commented, "Mere pitaji to mundan hi kar dalte." Another user expressed a more critical view, stating, "While what she did was as a misdirected child, what her parents did is abuse. That’s not going to make her resentful and rebellious." A third user humorously said, "Belt therapy is a must for this generation," accompanied by laughing emojis. Another user commented, "You never know.. probably that second part was also part of the reel.. Aaj kal it's impossible to know what's reel and what's real!”

The Fine Line Between Reel and Real

This story demonstrates how, in the social media age, it can be difficult to distinguish between real life and reel life. Even if the girl's acts were incorrect, her father's harsh reaction has spurred discussion about the proper course of action. It also raises the issues of what people will do to become famous online and the possible repercussions of their behaviour.