A once-easy friendship between actor Sara Ali Khan and social media personality Orhan Awatramani, widely known as Orry, has quietly but unmistakably broken down and the fallout is now playing out in full public view. What began as cryptic online posts has since escalated into a string of pointed remarks, unfollows, and resurfaced controversies that have drawn sharp reactions from internet users.

A History That Preceded the Latest Clash

Long before the recent comments went viral, signs of strain were already visible within the social circle shared by Sara, Orry, and others close to them. Two years ago, Orry was involved in a separate controversy with actor Palak Tiwari after screenshots of an alleged WhatsApp conversation surfaced online. In the exchange, Palak appeared to apologise, reportedly “out of respect for Sara,” while Orry responded with a middle-finger emoji and rejected the apology.

Addressing the backlash at the time, Orry suggested that Palak had crossed a serious boundary and only apologised after outside intervention. While details were never fully disclosed, the episode hinted at unresolved tensions that may have carried forward.

The Reel That Sparked Renewed Attention

The current controversy resurfaced after Orry uploaded a reel titled “3 worst names,” where he listed “Sara,” “Amrita,” and “Paalak” without adding surnames. Viewers quickly assumed the references pointed to Sara Ali Khan, her mother Amrita Singh, and actor Palak Tiwari. The clip triggered widespread criticism and was deleted soon after.

Not long after, Sara and her brother Ibrahim Ali Khan unfollowed Orry on Instagram. When asked whether he had done the same, Orry responded, “Long ago, bro. They just caught up.” The reply further fuelled speculation that the rift had existed behind the scenes for some time.

A Sarcastic Remark Pushes Things Further

The situation intensified on Monday, January 26, when Orry shared a reel inspired by content creator Amulya Rattan. Wearing a blue mesh top featuring a printed bra outline, Orry drew attention in the comments section rather than the video itself.

A follower asked, “Genuine question: What exactly is that bra holding together?” Orry replied, “Sara Ali Khan’s hits.” The comment was widely viewed as a direct jab at Sara’s film career and quickly spread across social media.

Responding to another user who suggested that Sara might be taking the comment lightly, Orry added, “At her career? She must be.” The remarks prompted renewed criticism, with many accusing him of targeting the actor unnecessarily.

Family Mention Draws Strong Backlash

Adding to the outrage, an older exchange resurfaced in which a user commented “Amrita aunty is very angry” on one of Orry’s posts. Orry’s response “Put a glass of ice water on her head” was widely condemned for dragging Sara’s family into the controversy.

As these interactions circulated again, online sentiment increasingly shifted from curiosity to condemnation.

Online Reaction Turns Harsh

Social media users, particularly on Reddit, did not hold back in their assessment of Orry’s behaviour. One user wrote, “Pathetic. I literally unfollowed Janhvi too because if you’re associated with this kind of human, it shows your mentality too.” Another commented, “Sara Ali Khan can be wrong in many ways, but whatever Orry is doing is next-level pathetic!! Imagine a grown-up person behaving like this.”

Others urged people to disengage altogether. One post read, “Y’all need to stop giving him attention. He’s a pick-me and now a bully.” Another added, “Now he’s doing it for clout, bas. He wants free publicity from Sara.”

Sara Chooses Silence Over Confrontation

While Orry has continued to reference the situation publicly, Sara Ali Khan has taken a noticeably restrained approach. Her return to Instagram following the controversy came in the form of a birthday wish for a close friend, featuring old travel photographs and warm memories.

She later shared an Instagram Story using Vikram Sarkar’s Naam Chale, selecting lyrics about living freely, avoiding unnecessary conflict, and not overthinking life. Although no names were mentioned, many followers viewed the choice as a quiet, deliberate response.

Orry Signals What’s Next

Orry, meanwhile, has hinted at expanding the conversation further. He recently announced that he is working on a YouTube series focused on analysing Bollywood actors’ career paths. In one of his Instagram Stories, he paired the announcement with Selena Gomez’s People You Know, a song centred on emotional distance and drifting apart a move that many interpreted as another indirect reference to the fallout.

No Official Closure

Neither Sara Ali Khan nor Orry has issued a formal statement addressing the situation. Yet, what might have remained a private falling-out has evolved into a broader discussion about online boundaries, attention culture, and the consequences of public commentary in the age of social media.