Actress Shivangi Verma reacts to the tragic deaths of two youths in Himachal Pradesh who froze in snow while filming a reel, urging people to prioritise safety over social-media fame.
She stresses that no trend or viral moment is worth risking a life.
Actress Shivangi Verma, known for her roles in Tera Ishq Mera Fitoor, Choti Sarrdaarni, and the web series Yeh Hai Sanak, has shared her heartfelt reaction to the tragic deaths of two young boys in Himachal Pradesh who lost their lives after being caught in extreme snowy conditions while trying to film a social-media reel.
“It is heartbreaking and deeply disturbing,” Shivangi Verma says, adding, “Two young lives were lost simply because they wanted to create content. This shows how dangerous the race for viral fame has become.”
On the pressure for instant validation through social media, Shivangi Verma emphasizes, “Today, many people measure their worth in likes and views. Slowly, safety becomes less important than attention. Creativity is beautiful, but it should never come at the cost of someone’s life. The line is simple — if something can harm you, it is not worth doing for a reel.”
Expressing concern for young people growing up in a digital-first world, Shivangi Verma adds, “Children and teenagers live in a space where cameras are always on. They feel they must perform, look perfect, and impress others online. But they are still emotionally young. They don’t always understand consequences, and that is very scary.”
Shivangi Verma also reflects on the poignant story from the tragedy of a pet dog that stayed with the victims’ bodies for days, saying, “That story broke my heart. The dog did not care about fame or views. It only cared about love and loyalty. Sometimes animals show more humanity than humans. It reminds us that real connection is about presence, not popularity.”
On the growing trend of risky social-media behaviour, Shivangi Verma warns, “Dangerous actions are slowly becoming normalised. People see unsafe videos every day and think it’s okay. Platforms and influencers have a big responsibility — what they show is followed by millions. They must think before promoting unsafe challenges or content.”
Shivangi Verma concludes with a sobering reminder: “Life is very precious. No reel, no trend, no viral moment is bigger than coming back home safe. We need to teach this to our children — and remind ourselves.”
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