Orry faces backlash for 'insensitive' comments about transwomen: 'It's criminal'

Orry

Internet sensation Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, has once again found himself in the middle of a controversy. The social media star recently posted a video containing offensive language towards the transgender community. Following the video, he is now being called out for the video that many users have deemed "insensitive" and "disrespectful."

Orry's recent post

Orry shared a video from the set of a comedy show on his Instagram, wherein two actors, reportedly dressed as transgender women, were involved in a mock fight. In the caption, he included a transphobic slur. This led to social media outrage and attracted criticism from users, including transgender actor Trinetra.

Netizens react

Soon after the video was shared, the video sparked widespread outrage across social media platforms. User accused Orry of using a transphobic slur, voicing their disappointment and anger. Actor and transgender Trinetra was among the first people to react to the video with "NO" in caps. A user commented, "This is EMBARRASSING, Orry! Using a slur that demeans an entire community is LOW!" Meanwhile, another user commented, "Not funny. Mocking trans women while profiting off queer culture is pure hypocrisy."

Many others joined in the criticism, noting that his post "tone-deaf" and "distasteful." One iser even wrote, "When you dress up like Sabrina or well any other woman is cosplay and South Bombay chic, but here you use a slur with zero impunity?? This is not cool! you do not represent cool!"

Another social media user commented, "This is EMBARRASSING Orry! I'm all for poking fun and joking around, but using a SLUR that is used on the daily to demean a community is LOW!" Some users also called it "criminal as per the Transgender Persons Act"

Orry, whose real name is Orhan Awatramani, is a Mumbai-based socialite, influencer, and internet personality known for his flamboyant fashion. He is also popular among Bollywood celebrities, as well as his witty online persona. He graduated from New York's Parsons School of Design. He is often seen at Bollywood parties alongside stars like Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Nysa Devgn, and Suhana Khan. According to reports, Orry works with the Reliance Group, though his exact role remains a mystery.