Hyderabad: A 15-year-old boy has been admitted to hospital following he ‘smoked’ a cigarette in imitation of KGF2 hero Rocky Bhai, who made waves in the Indian cinema world. The incident took place in Hyderabad. A 15-year-old boy who smoked a pack of cigarettes inspired by Rocky Bhai has been admitted to hospital with a sore throat and cough, India Today reported.
The 15-year-old saw the second part of the KGF three times in two days. Then he got excited regarding Rocky Bhai’s ‘performance’ and smoked a single pack of cigarettes. He was later admitted to Century Hospital in Hyderabad with severe sore throat and cough. The doctors treated the 15-year-old and later sent him back to the hospital with special counseling.
‘Characters like Rocky Bhai can have a huge impact on teenagers. A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized following smoking a pack of cigarettes in imitation of the protagonist following watching the movie in the same incident. Movies can have a huge impact on people. That is why filmmakers have a moral responsibility not to glorify smoking, chewing tobacco and alcohol in movies’ – Dr. Rohit Reddy pointed out.
English Summary: ‘Inspired’ by KGF’s Rocky Bhai, 15-year-old smokes full pack of cigarettes, falls severely ill in Hyderabad
