Mukesh Khanna and Sonakshi Sinha’s Public Dispute
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna recently found himself at the center of a public dispute with actress Sonakshi Sinha. The controversy ignited when Khanna criticized Sinha’s inability to answer a question related to the Ramayana during her appearance on the popular quiz show “Kaun Banega Crorepati 11” (KBC 11) in 2019. This incident has resurfaced, leading to a heated exchange between the two stars. In this article, we will explore Khanna’s clarifications, Sonakshi’s response, and the background of the KBC incident that sparked this debate.
Mukesh Khanna Clarifies His Intentions
In a recent interview with News9, Mukesh Khanna expressed surprise at Sonakshi Sinha’s delayed response to his comments. He noted that it had been nearly four years since the KBC incident, and he was taken aback by her reaction. Khanna admitted that he knew mentioning her name would provoke a response, but he insisted that he had no malicious intent. He emphasized that his remarks were not meant to tarnish Sonakshi’s reputation or that of her father, Shatrughan Sinha, with whom he shares a cordial relationship.
Khanna explained that his comments were intended as a broader observation about the younger generation’s reliance on technology. He believes that today’s youth often turn to Google and Wikipedia for answers instead of drawing from their cultural heritage. “We have a huge and vast knowledge preserved in our culture, Sanskriti, and history,” Khanna stated. He urged young people to not only learn about their heritage but also to take pride in it. His intention was to encourage a deeper understanding of Indian culture, rather than to criticize Sonakshi personally.
Sonakshi Sinha’s Strong Response
Sonakshi Sinha did not hold back in her response to Mukesh Khanna’s comments. She took to Instagram Stories to address him directly, expressing her discontent with his repeated references to the KBC incident. In her note, she pointed out that Khanna’s remarks unfairly placed the blame on her father for her inability to answer a question correctly. She reminded him that there were other contestants on the show who also did not know the answer, yet he chose to single her out.
Sinha further clarified that her lapse during the show was a momentary blank and had nothing to do with her upbringing. She requested Khanna to move on from the incident, suggesting that he was using it to gain media attention. “I respectfully request you to forget the incident that you keep on touching upon in public to be back in the news,” she wrote. This strong statement highlights her frustration with being continuously associated with a past mistake.
Background on the KBC 11 Incident
The roots of this controversy trace back to 2019 when Sonakshi Sinha appeared on “Kaun Banega Crorepati 11.” During the episode, she was asked a question about the Ramayana, which she was unable to answer. Mukesh Khanna later commented on this incident, suggesting that it reflected poorly on her upbringing. He controversially stated, “It’s not Sonakshi’s fault; it’s her father’s fault. Why did you not tell your kids? Why did you let them be so modern?”
Khanna’s remarks sparked outrage, as many felt it was inappropriate to blame a parent for a child’s momentary lapse on a game show. The incident quickly became a topic of discussion in the media, with fans and critics weighing in on the appropriateness of Khanna’s comments. The resurfacing of this debate has reignited interest in the original incident and has led to a broader conversation about the expectations placed on public figures and their families.
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