Mukesh Khanna has once again reacted to the controversy with Sonakshi Sinha. Recently, Sonakshi objected to Mukesh’s statement on his Instagram story, in which he questioned Sonakshi’s upbringing. Mukesh has now clarified that his intention was neither to hurt Sonakshi nor her father, veteran actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha. He expressed surprise that Sonakshi reacted to his statement so late. He said that his intention was not to defame Sonakshi and Shatrughan Sinha.
Mukesh Khanna’s clarification
Mukesh Khanna said, “I am surprised that Sonakshi reacted so late. I have just given an example related to a famous episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. I did not intend to hurt anyone, nor did I want to defame Sonakshi or her father.” He also said that the topic he spoke about was merely an attempt to educate, and he wanted to say that the knowledge of today’s young generation is limited to the Internet and social media. At the same time, there is a vast storehouse of knowledge in our Indian history and culture.
Influence of Generation Z and social media
Mukesh Khanna criticized Generation Z and said that the knowledge of today’s youth is limited only to Google and YouTube. His statement was based on the incident in which Sonakshi Sinha could not correctly answer a question related to Ramayana in the show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. Mukesh Khanna tried to give the message using this example: Today’s youth should know more about their history and culture to feel proud of their history.
Importance of Indian culture and history
Mukesh Khanna said, “There is a lot of knowledge in our Indian culture and history, which every youth should know and feel proud of. This was my aim.” She clarified that her intention was not to demean anyone but to motivate the youth in the right direction.
The controversy started when Mukesh Khanna referred to an old episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ in which Sonakshi Sinha could not answer a question related to Ramayana. Mukesh commented that it was her father’s duty, Shatrughan Sinha, to make his daughter aware of Indian culture and religious knowledge. After this, Sonakshi expressed her displeasure on Instagram Story and responded to Mukesh’s statement.
Sonakshi wrote on Instagram Story, “I recently read a comment of yours in which you said that it was my father’s fault that I could not correctly answer the question related to Ramayana. First, I want to remind you that two women on the hot seat that day did not know the same question, but you just took my name, and the reason behind it is clear.” It was clear from this answer that Sonakshi had expressed her displeasure over Mukesh’s statement.
What will happen next in the controversy?
After this controversy, both parties have put forth their views, but it will be interesting to see whether this controversy will end here or take another turn. On the one hand, Mukesh Khanna is trying to highlight the importance of Indian culture; on the other hand, Sonakshi Sinha is accusing him of tarnishing her father’s name.
The question arises here is whether handling such discussions in the media and public forums should be more thoughtful and sensitive so that the honour and reputation of any person are not hurt.
The controversy between Mukesh Khanna and Sonakshi Sinha proved that every person in public life should realize his responsibility. On the one hand, Mukesh Khanna intended to promote the importance of culture without hurting anyone, but Sonakshi responded to the comments against her and her family. This controversy, whatever it may be, gives rise to a critical discussion on the importance of knowledge and culture in Indian society.
