Katy Perry left Mumbai in the wee hours of Sunday. The Chained to the rhythm singer headed to Sahar airport immediately after her concert at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. In a viral video, the security personnel is seen asking the American crooner for the passport and ticket as she enters Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, previously known as Sahar airport. But she ignores him. He is then seen chasing her, but Perry just walks past. The video has left Indian fans furious. They wonder if any Indian stars could get away with such behaviour at an American airport.
When Perry greeted the Hindi film actors at the bash that was thrown for her by filmmaker Karan Johar, the social media users assumed the pop star to be humble and grounded. But what happened at the airport, as stated above, was quite shocking.
It has sparked controversy on social media, with many questioning Katy’s respect for Indian culture and law.
One user asked- ‘Why do Indians go down begging Maam, Maam when in the West they always refer anyone by the first name? British are gone but slavery is left behind. Utterly disgusting display of culture.’
Another user commented- ‘This utter disregard for Airport security check should be brought to the notice of administrators. And one said- They should respect our law. Very shameful act.’ —Mid day