In recent months, allegations have been surfacing about migrant workers from Bengal facing harassment in different parts of India. Reports suggest that some have been targeted simply for speaking Bengali — with the language being misidentified as “Bangladeshi.” The controversy escalated further when Delhi Police, in an official letter sent to Raj Bhavan, referred to Bengali as the “Bangladeshi language.”
Amid this storm, actor Ritwick Chakraborty took to Facebook, weaving his trademark sarcasm into a post aimed at the Centre. His biting words listed a series of “anti” stances — from being anti-Bengali and anti-Gandhi to siding with figures like Hitler, Donald Trump, Nathuram Godse, and even the mysterious “Gumnami Baba.”
While many witty netizens applauded his creativity, a few self-styled “super patriots” descended into trolling. One particularly crude comment — “Tore baap” (“Your father”) — caught Ritwick’s eye. Instead of ignoring it, the Mrigaaya actor delivered a sharp yet refined retort: “Perhaps the vulgarity of your words reflects your family’s proudest achievement. I’m leaving this comment here so others can see your lack of civility.”
But Ritwick didn’t stop there. He privately messaged the troll, identified as Rajkumar Dasgupta: “I’ll make you famous, sir. Take care of yourself.” True to his word, Ritwick later shared screenshots of the offensive comment and his own replies, accompanied by a lengthy, sardonic post. He wrote about how people often forget that commenting on Facebook is like speaking in a public square — their family, friends, and neighbours can all see their behaviour.
He humorously described the troll’s sudden disappearance after being challenged: “He deleted his comment and ran off, like a popped balloon floating away. I knew his spine wouldn’t hold for long — I see this every day on Facebook.” Ritwick wrapped up by promising that he would indeed keep his word about making the man “famous.”
Social media quickly lit up with reactions. Many praised the actor for standing his ground with wit rather than aggression. One amused commenter asked, “Sir, is he from Mashaimara?” to which Ritwick quipped, “He’s from the mosquito-fly species — so I thought ‘Mashai’ might be misunderstood, hence I tried to be a little more creative.”
For those who have seen Mrigaaya, Ritwick’s on-screen intensity is unforgettable. But as this episode shows, he’s just as adept at delivering powerful blows with words. In his world, language isn’t just communication — it’s a weapon, and one he wields with remarkable precision.
