The Bollywood actor has now issued a clarification regarding the incident, here’s what happened
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An old video of Sonu Sood riding the Yamaha FZ-X without helmet recently went viral
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The video was from a 2023 shoot for the film ‘Fateh’
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The video drew a lot of criticism from netizens
An old video showing actor Sonu Sood riding through Spiti valley without wearing any safety gear went viral on instagram and X (formerly Twitter). The video attracted a lot of criticism as the actor has been a major advocate for riding safely, with many netizens feeling that he set a bad example.
The now-viral video was first shared online a few days ago, and it showed the actor riding in Spiti valley without wearing a helmet and riding gear. The actor was only wearing shorts and boots during the ride, and this sparked much debate online.
So will @himachalpolice take any action on @SonuSood for riding naked without a helmet in Spiti? No protective gear, no clothes — for god knows what he is trying to promote. Are celebrities above the law?@splahhp #HimachalPradesh
pic.twitter.com/3XUDBYkXqN— Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) May 26, 2025
Sonu Sood later released a clarification on the same via instagram saying “Safety first. We always abide by the law, an old clip without helmet was part of the script. So kindly ignore. Ride Safe. Ride Smart. Always Wear A Helmet”. The surprising thing here is that the video was first shared by Sonu Sood himself on his social media accounts back in December 2023 when the actor was shooting for the film ‘Fateh’ and it had not drawn as much attention back then.
We at BikeDekho had covered it then, and had highlighted the importance of wearing full safety gear while riding.
Safety First. ????
We always abide by the laws, an old clip without the helmet was a part of our script. So kindly ignore.RIDE SAFE
RIDE SMART.
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET. ?? https://t.co/bn0LB7zJUk pic.twitter.com/IgcgBI7XEG— sonu sood (@SonuSood) May 27, 2025
What makes this worse is that Sonu Sood in the clarification was riding the bike with his helmet strap unsecured, which is a major safety risk. If you’re looking to buy a helmet, then our guide here will give you a good idea of what to look for in a new helmet.
Another issue here is that the actor was not wearing any gloves. After a helmet, gloves are the most important safety gear as the rider’s hands are the first to come into contact with the ground in an event of a crash. So a good pair of gloves can make the difference between walking away with just some scratches or broken bones. It is always advisable to get a good pair of riding gloves, here’s how to choose the right pair.
Riding motorcycles is inherently riskier than driving cars, and we as riders should try to ride responsibly, and also do our best to minimize risk of injury. Wearing proper riding gear is essential in ensuring our safety.
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