Harsh Vardhan Kapoor shared this image. (courtesy: harshvarrdhankapoor)
Actor Harsh Vardhan Kapoor, a self-confessed sneakerhead, shared an Instagram Story on Monday night in which he urged people to “stop wearing fake sneakers.” The actor’s statement did not go down well with a section of the internet, for which he had to face severe criticism. The actor has now issued a clarification in a series of tweets. The Mirzya actor reacted to a tweet from an He responded, “When I put it out I already knew that people who don’t know will come after me etc., but the truth is I’ve been doing this for a long time and the reps of the promoted shoes are a pair of are more expensive in comparison.” Include old school vans or used air force etc.
He said in his post, “I know that every time I say something there will be people on social media who don’t know anything about shoes etc., but a lot of my followers are sneaker enthusiasts or are looking to collect. And this is the audience.” I’m speaking. Now we can continue to live here for the temporary release of happiness.”
Read Harsh Vardhan Kapoor’s posts here:
When I put this out I already knew people who don’t know people would come after me etc but the truth is I’ve been doing this for along time and reps of hyped shoes are more expensive then say a pair of converse old skool vans or used air forces etc . https://t.co/ayapMiPRa3
— Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor (@HarshKapoor_) September 11, 2023
You can now continue going bonkers on here for a temporary release of joy
— Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor (@HarshKapoor_) September 11, 2023
On Monday, Harsh Vardhan Kapoor shared an Instagram Story in which he wrote, “Don’t know who needs to hear this, but please stop wearing fake sneakers… There are so many great options out there if you have a low/medium budget. Converse Vans Basic Air Force etc… If someone gives you a gift and it is inauthentic you can give it to someone else who doesn’t know what they are and will be happy to wear it… But if you are buying So you are on your own please do your own due diligence…buy from trusted sellers…”
He added, “I also really hope that more men/boys pay attention to how they dress and invest well in what they wear.. then it doesn’t have to be expensive and very There are all the cheaper options out there.. but there’s really no point wearing an expensive pair of shoes if you don’t know how to put the rest of the shoes together, well… it says something about you.. . Your tastes and preferences… There is information everywhere and don’t be lazy about access… Check it out and learn. Have a lot of fun… When we talk about culture, whether it’s sneaker culture or Street or anything else, it’s not about clout, it’s about your own individual uniqueness and what your clothing and choices speak about you and what they represent (Indian flag emoji). ”
Meanwhile, the actor is actively responding to X users. One user tweeted, “If people are happy wearing fake sneakers then what’s wrong with that? Who are we to decide whether they should buy Bata or Campus or Nike or Adidas? It’s their money, let them buy fake or OG.” Responding to which, Harsh Vardhan Kapoor wrote, “I can’t decide anything for anyone.. but I can definitely share my opinion like you. Can.. simple.”
I can’t decide anything for anyone .. but I can surely share my opinion like you can .. simple https://t.co/sbp6VJpMb5
— Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor (@HarshKapoor_) September 11, 2023
Harsh Vardhan reposted a tweet which read, “Most people on Reddit and Twitter already have a prejudice against star kids and they leave no opportunity to hate.” He tweeted, “Yes, I wonder how many people on those platforms have the courage to go out and actually make art they believe in and share it with the world… “Yeah, not many people.”
Yeah I wonder how many people on those forums have been courageous to go out and actually make art that they believe in and share it with the world .. yeah not many .. https://t.co/JhdUsEg3h3
— Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor (@HarshKapoor_) September 11, 2023
Here’s how the Internet reacted to Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor’s post:
I want Harshvardhan Kapoor’s problems lol https://t.co/Q9WEtqPFyF
— Devi Guacimolo (@DeviGinn) September 11, 2023
A user wrote, “I’m dying with this Harshvardhan Kapoor’s Insta story rant about fake sneakers.”
I’m dying with this Harshvardhan Kapoor’s instastory rant about fake sneakers
— Carl Colaco (@carlcolaco) September 11, 2023
Inputs from another X user, “Harshvardhan Kapoor jaisi problems chahiye life mai (want the kind of problems Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor has).”
harshvardhan kapoor jaisi problems chahiye life mai
— Hyara (@hyyhyara) September 11, 2023
A user posted a screenshot of the actor’s Instagram story and he wrote, “Lost me at basic Air force as budget option.”
LOST ME AT BASIC AIR FORCE AS BUDGET OPTION pic.twitter.com/CACQAeBd5V
— (@muskelonji) September 11, 2023
“Sneaker kharidne se phle mai ab harshvardhan kapoor ko msg krke confirm kr lunga if seller is trusted or not ( Before buying sneakers, will message Harshvarrdhan Kapoor to check if the seller is trusted or not),” wrote another user.
Sneaker kharidne se phle mai ab harshvardhan kapoor ko msg krke confirm kr lunga if seller is trusted or not
— Helmet (@the_hell_mate) September 11, 2023
Harsh Vardhan Kapoor is the son of veteran actor Anil Kapoor and jewelery designer Sunita Kapoor. His sister Sonam is a Bollywood actor, while his other sister Rhea Kapoor is a film producer and entrepreneur.
Harsh Vardhan made his Bollywood debut with the film Mirzya and is known for acting in films like Bhavesh Joshi Superhero and AK Vs AK. He was also a part of the Netflix anthology Reynd Thar, co-starring his father Anil Kapoor and actor Fatima Sana Shaikh.
