Avinash Tiwary reacts to viral video of female fan sneakily recording him in gym: 'Told her we need to..'

Actor Avinash Tiwary recently addressed a viral video that showed a female fan secretly filming him at a gym. The video was shared widely online and sparked mixed reactions, including criticism of the fan's actions. The woman, Arpita Thapa, recorded the video without Avinash’s knowledge while he was working out.

“First of all, we do need to value each other’s space, and this is what I told the girl who made that video also,” he revealed how he handled the situation in a conversation with Hindustan Times.

Avinash explained that Arpita faced a lot of negative comments online after the video started circulating. He said he tried to calm her down, telling her not to worry. “I know it has come because of love, and I respect that,” he said, while also noting that filming someone secretly is not okay. He added, “I would always say that privacy is important. I didn't want somebody to make a video like that. But I told her that now that you have made it, I know it has come because of love, and I respect that. It is sweet, but it seems a slightly stupid thing to do honestly.”

I would always say that privacy is important. I didn't want somebody to make a video like that. But I told her that now that you have made it, I know it has come because of love, and I respect that. It is sweet, but it seems a slightly stupid thing to do honestly.

- Avinash Tiwary

The video also led to debates online about double standards. Some users asked what would happen if a man had recorded a woman in the same way. Avinash commented on this too: “The boys are commenting, saying, 'Hum kardein agar ye gender reverse, toh?' But tum ho threat duniya ke liye, ladkiyon ke liye. If such boys stalk someone, they are a threat to them, so there is a distinction.”

Avinash, known for his roles in films like Laila Majnu and Bulbbul, handled the situation calmly. He said the fan’s actions were driven by admiration but stressed the importance of respecting boundaries. His response reminded people that even public figures deserve privacy, especially in personal spaces like the gym.