The fact that Rithvik has a backbone and stood up for his friend should be applauded. No one has the right to verbally abuse another.
I for one now hold Rithvik in higher regard because he has shown that he's not the type to let injustice prevail. He's a true friend. Wish there were more people like him in the world.
As for those fan's who disagree with their behavior, Rithvik and Asha are better off without such "fans"