Sonakshi Sinha Refutes Mukesh Khanna’s Comments About Her Upbringing: Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has recently taken to social media to strongly slam veteran actor Mukesh Khanna over his repeated “distasteful statements” about her upbringing, her family, and her father, Shatrughan Sinha. The controversy traces back to an incident during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2019, where Sonakshi, while answering a question about the Ramayana, blanked out on who Hanuman had brought the Sanjeevani booti for. Khanna criticized her for her inability to answer this question, and his remarks have resurfaced time and again in the public sphere.
Sonakshi Sinha’s Response
Sonakshi Sinha, who is known for her poised demeanor, decided to address Khanna’s repeated comments head-on. In a powerful note shared on her social media platforms, the actress pointed out that while it’s human to forget things from time to time, Khanna should adopt the principle of forgiveness and move on. “Yes, I may have blanked out that day, a human tendency, and forgotten who the Sanjeevani booti was brought for, but clearly, you have also forgotten some of the lessons of forgive and forget taught by Lord Ram himself,” she wrote, referring to the forgiving nature of Lord Ram, as seen in the epic Ramayana.
She further added, “If Lord Ram can forgive Manthara, if he can forgive Kaikeyi… if he can even forgive Ravan after the great battle was done, surely you can let go of this extremely small thing in comparison.. not that I need your forgiveness.”
Addressing Khanna’s Remarks on Her Upbringing
Sonakshi didn’t stop at addressing the question incident; she also took a direct shot at Khanna’s comments regarding her upbringing. Mukesh Khanna had previously implied that Sonakshi’s lack of knowledge about the Ramayana reflected poor upbringing. Sonakshi clarified in her note that the values her father, Shatrughan Sinha, instilled in her were the reason she responded to Khanna’s remarks in a respectful manner, despite his disrespectful comments.
“Towards the end of the statement, she wrote, ‘And lastly, the next time you decide to say anything about the values my father has instilled in me… please remember it’s because of those values that I have only said what I said, very respectfully, after you decided to make some distasteful statements about my upbringing.'”
Sonakshi made it clear that her father’s teachings have helped her stay grounded and respectful, and she has always maintained a sense of dignity when responding to any criticism. She ended her statement with a final, graceful note: “I wish you well, thanks and regards, Sonakshi Sinha.”
The Larger Context
The incident in Kaun Banega Crorepati 11, where Sonakshi Sinha was unable to answer the question about the Sanjeevani booti, had become a topic of much public discussion back in 2019. The actress had taken the moment in stride and continued with the show, but Mukesh Khanna, who is also famous for his role as Bhishma in the Mahabharat series, criticized her for her lack of knowledge about the Ramayana, and by extension, her upbringing.
While many of her fans supported her handling of the situation, Khanna’s remarks continued to echo in the media, leading Sonakshi to finally address the issue publicly, albeit years later. Her calm but firm response reflects not only her personal growth but also her commitment to maintaining respect for her family and upbringing, despite the negative comments.
Conclusion
Sonakshi Sinha’s response to Mukesh Khanna is a testament to her poise and grace under fire. While Khanna’s remarks may have been intended to bring attention to an old incident, Sonakshi’s mature and dignified rebuttal shows that she values her family’s principles over public opinion. Her statement also serves as a reminder that it’s always important to forgive, forget, and move forward, rather than repeatedly bringing up the past to gain attention. Through this incident, Sonakshi has once again demonstrated that she is not only a talented actress but also someone with strong values and a sense of self-respect.