Mukesh Khanna’s halfhearted apologies to Sonakshi Sinha during the Ramayana dispute provokes uproar;
News Mania Desk / Piyal Chatterjee / 18th December 2024
Mukesh Khanna, who plays Shaktimaan, has found himself in the center of a controversy, although this time the actor is more of a villain than a hero. The situation began when Khanna chose to replay a scene from Sonakshi Sinha’s 2019 Kaun Banega Crorepati 11 debut for the nth time. He went to the media and blamed Sonakshi’s father, Shatrughan Sinha, for her blank moment on the show, when she couldn’t recall who the Sanjeevani Booti was for (in the Ramayana) and had to use a lifeline. Things immediately escalated when Sonakshi responded on Instagram, reminding Khanna of the benefits of forgiveness and citing Lord Rama’s example.
You’d think that was the end of it, but Khanna couldn’t keep silent. In response, the actor reiterated his views, stating that he was only attempting to “educate” today’s “Gen-Z” population. Shaktimaan believes that this age is fascinated with Google and Wikipedia, and that Sonakshi’s KBC moment served as a lesson for all of us. He even admitted to being “surprised” by how long it took her to answer.
But here’s the real kicker: this apology was as half-hearted as it gets. While he attempted to sound regretful, it was evident that he wasn’t. Netizens quickly picked up on his apparent craving for attention, with one user remarking, “I miss the time when this guy was not in the news.” Others shared similar feelings, writing, “Why is this guy such an attention seeker?” and “Somebody please take away his internet privileges.”
Fans were also quick to point out that Khanna didn’t even use the word “sorry” once in his alleged apology. One user said, “Not so ‘Sorry Shaktimaan’.” Another said, “The most unapologetic apology ever.” Despite his best efforts to keep his name in the headlines, Mukesh Khanna appears to be unable to regain the respect he previously commanded.As the dispute continues, one thing is certain: Shaktimaan has found a way to stay in the spotlight!
