Indirect target on Shatrughan Sinha and Sonakshi, controversy heated up

After Mukesh Khanna, now poet and speaker Kumar Vishwas has created a new controversy by indirectly commenting on actor Shatrughan Sinha and his daughter Sonakshi Sinha. In his recent statement, Kumar Vishwas gave a message by mentioning Ramayana without taking name, which is being linked to the Sinha family on social media. His statement is becoming increasingly viral, and has become a topic of debate among people.

What did Kumar Vishwas say?

Kumar Vishwas said during an event:

• “Teach Ramayana to your children. It may happen that the name of your house is ‘Ramayana’, but someone else snatches ‘Lakshmi’ from your house.”

This comment appears to be made regarding Shatrughan Sinha’s family name ‘Ramayan’ and the recent interfaith marriage of his daughter Sonakshi Sinha. Sonakshi is married to Zaheer Iqbal, who comes from a Muslim family.

Appeal to teach Ramayana and Geeta to children

Kumar Vishwas appealed to make children aware of Indian culture and epics.

• He said:
  • “Make your children remember the names of Sita ji’s sisters and Lord Ram’s brothers. Teach Ramayana and recite Geeta. Otherwise it may happen that someone else takes away Lakshmi from your house.”
• This statement is being considered as a direct sarcasm towards the Sinha family.

Mukesh Khanna also criticized

This is not the first time that Sonakshi Sinha has been dragged into controversies related to Ramayana.

• Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna trolled Sonakshi when she gave a wrong answer to a question related to Ramayana in Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).
• Mukesh Khanna recently reiterated his old statements and criticized Sonakshi over her lack of awareness towards Indian epics.

reaction on social media

There are sharp reactions on social media on Kumar Vishwas’ statement:

• In support of:
  • Some people called it a message to preserve Indian culture and values.
• In opposition:
  • Many netizens termed it as unnecessary interference in the personal matters of Sonakshi and her family.

Sonakshi’s counterattack

Sonakshi has earlier also responded to criticism on Ramayana. He had clarified that there was no need for such statements regarding his personal life.