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NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: Bengaluru Becomes Real-Life 'Squid Game.' But With Potholes
An artist and a few journalists transformed into "Squid Game" characters to draw authorities' attention to Bengaluru's pothole-filled footpaths and road infrastructure. Shot near St John's Hospital, the video shows people enacting a scene from the popular Netflix series. Posted to X, the clip features artist Badal Nanjundaswamy and journalists attempting to walk across broken pavements, climb over mounds of mud with cables all around and dodge potholes to spotlight the Karnataka capital's crumbling pedestrian infrastructure. The group was seen in costumes like the ones in the Squid Game series and acting as if they were in a survival game. Photojournalist Anantha Subramanyam K accidentally hits the ground while trying to get through a difficult stretch at one point in the video. The caption read, "It's Skid game for Namma Bengaluru Journalists." Its Skid game for Namma Bengaluru Journalists! @BBMPCOMM #foootpath #stjohnshospital @anusharavi10 @Ananthaforu @path2shah @Prakash94805561 — baadal nanjundaswamy (@baadalvirus) July 24, 2025 The video went viral, leaving social media users in splits. One user wrote, "Who would have thought games like road-rash super mario were meant for training us for this future." Who would have thought games like road-rash super mario were meant for training us for this future .. — eth (@Dbosnit) July 24, 2025 Another commented, "India should be producing the highest number of commandos in the world, based on the pedestrian walkways they use for their entire lives." Who would have thought games like road-rash super mario were meant for training us for this future .. — eth (@Dbosnit) July 24, 2025 "The government is ensuring it's citizens get to practice gymnastics and cardio during the same morning walk. Why criticise," wrote the next. Who would have thought games like road-rash super mario were meant for training us for this future .. — eth (@Dbosnit) July 24, 2025 "I suggest pedestrians to wear helmets and knee pads," commented another. I suggest pedestrians to wear helmets and knee pads. — Karan Kapadia (@KaranRKapadia) July 24, 2025 Another wrote, "LOL! Hilarious but shameful @BBMPCOMM! You plan underground tunnels, sky tower and third airport when you can't even have proper surface roads and drains! Talk about priorities! " LOL! Hilarious but shameful @BBMPCOMM! You plan underground tunnels, sky tower and third airport when you can't even have proper surface roads and drains! Talk about priorities! Yaardo duddu, Yellammana jaatre! Alva swami?????????????????♂️????????♂️ — Ranganath Kini (@codematix) July 24, 2025 Earlier in 2023, a video showing Bengaluru's Jayanagar residents performing puja to a water-filled pothole on Varamahalakshmi Day to protest against the hazardous road conditions went viral. They decorated the pothole with flower petals, turmeric powder and kumkum. Roads in between potholes @Jayanagar Pothole pooje was performed on occasion of Ayudha pooja @NammaJayanagar Prayed god to save people of Jayanagar especially Kids, pregnant woman & elders from falling on the road and getting themselves hurt, as the elected representativesn… — ಅಶೋಕ ಮೃತ್ಯುಂಜಯ (Ashok Mruthyunjaya) (@Ashokmruthyu) October 24, 2023 In May 2025, a 43-year-old man sought a compensation of Rs 50 Lakh from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) for the "physical agony and emotional trauma" caused by alleged broken and non-motorable roads in the city. Dhivya Kiran, a resident of Richmond Town, in his notice, said that despite being a tax-paying citizen, he faced physical hardships and mental agony due to the civic body's alleged failure to maintain basic infrastructure.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bengalurus Skid Game: Journalists Turn Potholes Into Satirical Survival Challenge, Video Goes Viral
In a bold and satirical show of protest against the decaying city infrastructure, some Bengaluru residents and reporters organised a "Squid Game"-style protest on Thursday, July 24, outside St. John's Hospital. The novel act was designed to raise attention about the dangerous state of footpaths and roads, a recurring civic problem in India's tech hub. The protesters, clad in the green tracksuits sported in Netflix hit South Korean series Squid Game, were featured in a now-viral video on X (formerly Twitter). The video depicts them trekking on a broken pavement filled with deep holes of potholes, uneven floors, exposed cables, and open sewerage, recreating the survival tests on the show. One of the sights in the video is a participant slipping and almost falling into a pothole. The caption in the video joked, "It's Skid game for Namma Bengaluru Journalists." Its Skid game for Namma Bengaluru Journalists! @BBMPCOMM #foootpath #stjohnshospital @anusharavi10 @Ananthaforu @path2shah @Prakash94805561 — baadal nanjundaswamy (@baadalvirus) July 24, 2025 The demonstration was an innovative attempt at raising awareness about the dangers pedestrians face, especially in one of Bengaluru's most crowded parts. The theme of Squid Game struck a chord in many, representing the everyday battle residents experience as a result of neglected public infrastructure. The clip rapidly became viral, garnering every kind of reaction available on the internet. Though plenty thought the protest was "hilarious," with some hoping for the Squid Game theme song in the background, numerous users were annoyed and critical of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) for its perceived inability to keep city roads and pavements in working order. Such remarks as "Skip jump and skid game" and "Bangalore is the worst city to live in. We need a lot of work to be done to make it world class" reflected the widespread underlying grudges. On the other hand, most users praised the protestors for their creative method. "Bravo Bengaluru's footpaths are a mess and the roads are full of potholes — the situation is terrible. Respect to all the volunteers who took this different approach to highlight the issues to BBMP. Hopefully, BBMP takes action and fixes them now," one appreciative user wrote. This Squid Game-inspired protest is only the latest such instance of Bengaluru residents adopting unusual methods to flag civic indifference. Last year, there was a similar incident in which residents in the Jayanagar neighborhood conducted a "pothole puja" (worship) to one particularly problematic pothole on Varamahalakshmi Vratham day, leaving flower petals, turmeric, and kumkum in a satirical appeal for repairs. The ongoing worsening of road and footpath conditions continues to be a priority concern for the people of Bengaluru, who hope that these innovative, if unvarnished, protests will at last elicit meaningful action from civic officials.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Its skid game for Namma Bengaluru…': Residents enact scene from this series to highlight civic apathy. Watch
In a creative protest against Bengaluru's crumbling infrastructure, an artist, Badal Nanjundaswamy, and a few journalists staged a high-concept performance mimicking the hit show 'Squid Game.' The video, shot near St John's Hospital, brought attention to the hazardous conditions faced by pedestrians in one of the city's busiest stretches. Bengaluru residents dressed up like "Squid Game" characters and enacted a scene while navigating the supposedly dangerous footpaths of Bengaluru, to highlight civic apathy and substandard infrastructure in the tech hub. (X) ALSO READ | Bollywood Rolls-Royces rack up huge fines in Bengaluru, but here's the twist: Report Its 'Skid game' for Namma Bengaluru Dressed as iconic characters from the popular Netflix series, the group navigated cracked pavements, rocks, exposed cables, and gaping holes in the footpath, with challenges like leaping over open drains. The sequence — both dramatic and comical — captured the anxiety and absurdity of daily commutes for anyone on foot in Bengaluru. ALSO READ | Worm found in pongal at Rameshwaram Cafe's Bengaluru airport outlet, owners cry foul Performers wore vibrant uniforms from the show, recreating game-like tension to highlight civic apathy in the tech hub. The 26-second clip went viral, garnering over 142.6K views in a few hours. Viral humour with a serious message The video generated laughs, but left viewers with an unmistakable message that walking in Bengaluru should not be an obstacle course. Watch the hilarious video here: Anantha Subramanyam K, a photo editor, wrote, '…today early morning artist @baadalvirus along with select journalists from city enacted a sequence from #SquidGame to showcase the woes of pedestrian risking on city's appalling infra concerns. #CivicApathy #Bengaluru.' ALSO READ | From ₹5,000 salary to ₹46 LPA: 35-year-old Bengaluru man's 'inspiring' journey goes viral 'But i like the fact BBMP has ensured the best super speciality hospital St John Hospital is close by, so in case of emergency help is not too far,' a social media use remarked. 'Who would have thought games like road-rash super mario were meant for training us for this future..,' another wrote.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anushka Sharma shares BTS glimpse of Virat Kohli as RCB's epic victory parade turns into a red sea of joy
History has been made, and Bengaluru is vibing hard. After 18 years of tears, memes, and near-misses, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their first IPL trophy, and who better to give us a front-row seat to the madness than queen Anushka Sharma herself? Bengaluru becomes Bollywood-meets-cricket as Anushka shares parade victory glimpse On Wednesday, Anushka hit Instagram to bless us with a behind-the-scenes reel of the RCB victory parade, and it is everything. The city was painted in celebratory red, drums were banging, people were screaming, and perched on top of a bus was none other than Virat Kohli, now not just the King of RCB, but the man who finally did it. And yes, wifey Anushka was right there beside him, soaking in the energy of 'Namma Bengaluru,' as she captioned it. The grand welcome of IPL 2025 winners RCB in Bengaluru, as seen through Anushka Sharma's lens! 🤯❤️#IPL2025 #RCB #ViratKohli #Bengaluru Virat Kohli gets emotional, internet sobs Post-match, Virat opened up about his partner-in-crime. With teary eyes and a full heart, he called out the years Anushka stood by him, from heartbreaks to almost-wins. He credited her with making it possible for him to chase his dreams, never once wavering in her support. This was not just a trophy win. It was 11 years of partnership, sacrifice, and emotional investment that finally saw glory. After IPL win, Virat posed with Anushka, whom he always credits for his success.🔥🔥🔥🔥#iplfinal2025 #RCBvsPBKSfinal #ViratKohli #AnushkaSharma#RCBChampion #ABdeVilliers Of course, the whole of Bollywood (and Instagram) has joined in the victory laps. Deepika Padukone, Allu Arjun, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Mahesh Babu, and Vijay Deverakonda all chimed in with celebratory shoutouts. But it was Suniel Shetty who really got us in our feels, sharing a heartwarming video of Anushka wiping Virat's tears post-win. This parade is not just a celebration, but a cinematic universe This is not just cricket. This is a Bollywood-level blockbuster with romance, drama, sweat, and finally, sweet, sweet victory. Thanks to Anushka's candid glimpse, fans felt like they were riding that bus right alongside the champs. RCB's win is more than a sports moment, it is a cultural event. E sala cuo namdu!
News18
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Nikhil Kamath's Chat With Bengaluru Police Chiefs Is High On ‘Humour And Honesty'
Last Updated: Nikhil Kamath's podcast, WTF, will see Bengaluru's Commissioner of Police B Dayananda and Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) MN Anucheth as guests. Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath brings two very unexpected guests on the latest episode of his podcast, WTF is with Nikhil Kamath. Joining him for a candid chat are Bengaluru's Commissioner of Police B Dayananda and Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) MN Anucheth. The trailer for the episode, released on Thursday, offers a glimpse of a conversation that is far from formal. The video shows Kamath behind the wheel and driving the two senior officers through Bengaluru's roads as they talk about traffic, films, daily life and much more. At one point, Kamath asks, 'What happens if I make a traffic violation with you in the car?" With a laugh, Commissioner Dayananda responds, 'That will be terrible." The episode breaks away from the typical image of law enforcement interviews. It is casual, open and full ofhumour. Kamath also visits the city's police control room in the teaser. He even quizzes the officers on whether they have seen the Kannada blockbuster KGF. Known for hosting unfiltered and engaging conversations, Kamath brings a refreshing take with this episode. Instead of just talking about rules and regulations, the discussion touches on the human side of policing asking questions such as what the job is like, how the officers deal with the stress and what they enjoy when they are off duty. The Bengaluru Police shared the teaser on their official X handle and wrote, 'Two senior officers. One curious host. An unforgettable exchange. This podcast is a mix of humour, honesty, and the daily hustle of keeping Namma Bengaluru in order. From managing chaos to candid chats—you won't want to miss this one!" Watch the teaser here: Viewers on social media were quick to react. Many praised the initiative and said they were looking forward to the full episode. One user commented, 'Excellent. Looking forward to hearing this." Another wrote, 'Waiting for this episode," while a person expressed, 'Wow, this is a fantastic initiative—kudos! What we need are healthy, non-biased, open conversations—not monologues. Engage and evolve together!" B Dayananda, who became Commissioner of Police in May 2023, is known for his tech-savvy approach to policing. During his earlier posting in Dakshina Kannada, he created one of the world's first police blogs to promote transparency. On the other hand, MN Anucheth, a 2009 batch IPS officer, currently heads the city's traffic department. He has worked as Deputy Commissioner in areas like Whitefield, Central and West Bengaluru. First Published:
