Maldives bans Indian tourists from April 27 but it won't affect Bollywood. This is why

The Maldivian government recently issued a directive which suspends tourists travelling from India. Twitter of course had a field day making jokes on Bollywood celebrities who have transformed the holiday destination into new Mumbai. Here’s why the celebration was unfounded.

Maldives has been trending on social media ever since Bollywood celebrities started flocking to the island country for exotic holidays. Since 2020, the pristine beaches, the blue waters and the breathtaking sky of the Maldives have been a constant on our social media feed. Of course, in addition to the mesmerising photos of our very own stars. But there’s another reason Maldives has been trending for. With effect from 27 April @HPA_mv suspends tourists travelling from #India to #Maldives from staying at tourist facilities in inhabited islands. We thank you for the support in our endeavour to make tourism safest possible with minimum inconvenience. Bollywood Celebs tonight pic.twitter.com/cAzxC5VV9H Bollywood celebrities rn pic.twitter.com/fLd9SXkLdh Bollywood celebrity: pic.twitter.com/4umq2Re1TR Bollywood celebs who alr6 booked tickets for Maldives pic.twitter.com/kJT8ItbGbe The Maldivian government has announced a travel ban on tourists from India from April 27. Ever since the announcement, the flurry of memes on celebs who have turned the Maldives into new Mumbai has overshadowed their gorgeous pictures from the location. But hold on, the celebration is unfounded. Celebrities still have access to their Maldivian paradise and us commoners still have to accept their privilege. We break down the new travel advisory for you.