A video from a recent public event with Bhojpuri actor and singer Khesari Lal Yadav has sparked strong reactions online. The outrage isn’t about the event itself, but about how a stray dog was treated.
In the viral clip, a stray dog is seen sitting quietly in front of the event backdrop as photographers get ready to take pictures. Soon after, event staff are shown dragging the dog away while Khesari Lal Yadav stands nearby, getting ready to pose.
The video drew criticism from many animal lovers, including actress Malaika Arora, who did not hide her disappointment. Sharing the clip on her Instagram Stories, she wrote, “Who are these people and who is this man standing and posing? Disgusting.” She also commented, “Absurd,” and questioned whether posing for photographs was so important that a harmless dog had to be removed in such a manner.
The incident has started a debate on social media. Some fans defended Khesari Lal Yadav, saying he did not touch the dog himself. Others wondered if someone with influence should have stepped in when they saw the dog being treated roughly.
At Dogopo, we think this issue is about more than just one celebrity.
Every day, millions of stray dogs live quietly in our streets, parks, and public spaces. Most just want a place to rest. The dog in the video was not hurting anyone or causing trouble. It was only sitting where people wanted to take photos.
Sometimes, it is necessary to move an animal for safety, but the way it is done is important. Kindness is free. Using a gentle voice, being patient, or encouraging the dog to move without force would have shown care without interrupting the event.
Public figures have a lot of influence. Their actions or silence, even if unintentional, can affect how others act. Simple acts of kindness toward animals can inspire many people to treat strays with more respect and care.
Malaika Arora often speaks up for animal welfare, and her reaction shows how many people feel that animals deserve dignity and kindness. No matter who is responsible in this case, the discussion proves that every living being deserves to be treated humanely.
We hope moments like this will encourage event organizers, security teams, and public figures to be more compassionate when animals show up unexpectedly.
Sometimes, the real test of our humanity is not how we treat those who can speak for themselves, but how we treat those who cannot.