Media influencer Orhan Awatramani (Orry) has stirred fresh controversy after being questioned by the authorities in connection with a ₹252-crore drug trafficking case. Shortly after spending hours with investigators this week, a defiant post surfaced on his Instagram, a partying video in which he flips the middle finger to the camera, captioned “Just let me live.” Many saw this as a brazen challenge to the investigation.
Orry’s summons by the Mumbai Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) came after the name of accused trafficker Mohammad Salim Suhail Shaikh, aka “Lavish”, surfaced during interrogation. Shaikh alleged that he organized large-scale rave parties in India and abroad, allegedly attended by several high-profile personalities. Orry was called in for questioning earlier this week.
On Wednesday, he finally appeared before investigators at the Ghatkopar unit of the ANC. CCTV footage and media images captured a chaotic scene outside, with paparazzi and onlookers mobbing him as he entered the building. He was grilled for more than seven hours. According to sources, he repeatedly denied any involvement in drug use, supply or consumption. Orry claimed that he participates in parties simply as an influencer: “I am invited to parties for photos, for content,” he was quoted saying. He denied knowing key accused persons, dismissing the allegations as baseless.
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But the night didn’t end at the police station. Hours after being questioned, Orry uploaded a video showing him at a party, dressed in a mesh top, dancing to loud music, complete with stage lights — and flipping his middle finger. The clip carried the bold caption “Just let me live.” When a follower asked if he was posting the video from jail, he responded cheekily, “It’s called Wi-Fi.”
The post sparked outrage and bewilderment in equal measure. Critics accused him of mocking the legal process and flaunting his lifestyle while under official scrutiny. Social media observers called it tone-deaf and defiant, questioning the sincerity of his earlier denials. Some saw it as proof that he had nothing to hide, while others saw it as mockery to those awaiting justice.
Officials from the ANC, meanwhile, indicated that the case is far from over. They remain unsatisfied with Orry’s responses, and have signalled the possibility of calling him again for further probing. The investigation continues, with digital and financial trails under examination.
In the glare of headlines and social-media storms, Orry’s post has transformed what was a legal inquiry into a public spectacle. Whether this is bravado, a form of protest, or a costly miscalculation remains to be seen. Amid serious accusations and massive drug-haul allegations, his video raises uncomfortable questions about privilege, accountability and the blurred line between fame and impunity.