Twitterati shame Rani Mukherji, Karan Johar and Aamir Khan for cracking a smile at Krishna Raj Kapoor's funeral

It seems that the Twitterati have found their new scapegoat for all the brimming trolls. This time the picture of three B-Town mourners smiling at the funeral of Krishna Raj Kapoor has attracted the attention of netizens. Actors Rani Mukherji, Aamir Khan, and filmmaker Karan Johar are being criticised by the cybernauts after a video of them sharing a light moment went viral. The video footage appears to be shot outside Krishna Raj bungalow, the Kapoor residence in Mumbai’s Pali Hill.

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Krishna Raj Kapoor died on Monday, and while many celebrities were spotted attending the funeral, this viral video is making rounds on the internet. According to the furious Twitterati, this wasn’t an occasion to smile or laugh about.

Comparing it to a scene from Madhur Bhandarkar’s 2005 release Page 3, a Twitter user shared the video and wrote, “Looks straight from film Page 3 at Krishna Raj Kapoor funeral... See Karan Johar laughing with Rani Mukerji and Aamir Khan, Alia Bhatt. #Shame... But nobody will condemn for sure." “These filmi idiots are hypocrites of the highest order. One can't expect any civility from them,” added another user.

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While some were busy criticising the actors, there was a section of internet users who expressed their support to these actors. A thoughtful twitter user wrote, “I don't think there is any reason to mourn here. She was 87 and lived her life quite well. She was sick for the last few days and people were aware that the moment has come. Obviously, people close to her will feel the void in their life but that's it.”

Here are some of the tweets:

Looks Straight from film Page3 at #KrishnaRajkapoor funeral,see @karanjohar laughing with Rani M @aamir_khan @aliaa08 . #Shame But nobody will condemn for sure.👍 @navikakumar @ShefVaidya @JagratiShukla29 @DrGPradhan @TarekFatah @amritabhinder @trehan_barkha @SureshNakhua pic.twitter.com/wOvShFuibc

— Neetu ❤ (@NeetalSengar) October 2, 2018

I don't think there is any reason to mourn here. She was 87 and lived her life quite well. She was sick for last few days and people were aware that the moment has come. Obviously people close to her will feel the void in their life but that's it.

— Gunjan Aggarwala (@Gunjanaggarwala) October 3, 2018

This is Bollywood..... This is the shameful pictures I ever seen

— Varij pandey (@Varijpandey) October 3, 2018

This is Bollywood..... This is the shameful pictures I ever seen

— Varij pandey (@Varijpandey) October 3, 2018

There is nothing wrong here..
You don't need to pretend to be sad..
They are smiling on some other topic.
Not on Krishna ji 's death.
& They are not near to her body & all...

— VISHNU (@Vishnu__Bala) October 3, 2018

Don’t see your point. Your views are deeply rooted in the 17th century India, particularly with regards to a 87 year old.

— RG (@Rohit_FP) October 2, 2018

In fact, Aamir Khan and Karan Johar were among the celebrities who posted their condolence on the sad demise of Krishna Raj Kapoor. 

If Raj Kapoor was an institution in film making, Krishnaji was an institution in living life.
A very sad loss to all of us.
My love and warmth to Randhirji, Rishiji, Chimpuji, Reema, Rituji and everyone in the family.
We love you Krishnaji.

— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) October 1, 2018

The embodiment of grace...of dignity ...of elegance and of stength....Krishna aunty will always be the First Lady of the Film Fraternity...the most generous, kind and gentle person I have ever known with the most terrific sense of humour...will miss you Krishna aunty❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/8CSo7rw19V

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) October 1, 2018

Trolling celebrities on such occasions has become a common practice all over the social media. Not long ago, Saif Ali Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Abhishek Bachchan were criticised for cracking a smile at the funeral of actors Shashi Kapoor, Sridevi and Rajan Nanda respectively.