The video, which was later verified to be authentic by Namrata Shrestha herself, sparked a heated debate on social media. Many people criticized Namrata Shrestha for her behavior in the video, while others defended her, arguing that she was being unfairly targeted. The video was widely shared and discussed on social media platforms, with many people using hashtags such as #NamrataShrestha and #PutiVideo to discuss the controversy.