Shatrughan Singh Defends Sonakshi Against Mukesh Khanna’s ‘Upbringing’ Remark: ‘Who Made Him Guardian Of Hindu…’

Recently, Sonakshi Sinha called out Mukesh Khanna for repeatedly revisiting her mistake on Kaun Banega Crorepati regarding the Ramayana question. Now, her father, politician Shatrughan Sinha, has commented on this issue.

For those unaware, Sonakshi Sinha had forgotten who Lord Hanuman brought the Sanjeevani Booti for, prompting her to use a lifeline during the quiz show. Mukesh Khanna has made several comments about this slip-up in the past and, this time, Sonakshi Sinha decided to speak up. Notably, back in 2020, Shatrughan Sinha defended Sonakshi by criticizing Khanna for his constant remarks about the incident. The ongoing attention has stirred a debate about whether such comments are necessary, with Sonakshi Sinha expressing her discomfort over the matter.

While not directly naming Khanna, Shatrughan Sinha questioned who appointed him as the “guardian” of Hinduism. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Shatrughan expressed his displeasure and said, “I believe someone has a problem with Sonakshi not answering a question on the Ramayana. Firstly, what qualifies this person to be an expert on all things to do with the Ramayana? And who has appointed him the guardian of the Hindu religion?”

“I am very proud of all my three children. Sonakshi became a star on her own. I never had to launch her career. She is a daughter and father would be proud to have. Not answering a question on the Ramayana doesn’t disqualify Sonakshi from being a good Hindu. She doesn’t need a certificate of approval from anyone,” Shatrughan continued.

Interestingly, Shatrughan Sinha has incorporated elements from the Ramayana into his personal life. He named his sons after the legendary twins, Luv and Kush, and even named his house ‘Ramayan,’ reflecting his deep connection to the epic.

In a recent interview, Khanna criticized Shatrughan Sinha for not imparting cultural knowledge, blaming him for her inability to answer a question correctly about the Ramayana on KBC. Sonakshi Singh responded through an Instagram story, expressing her displeasure with Khanna’s comments.

She wrote, “I recently read a statement you made saying that it’s my father’s fault I did not answer a question about the Ramayana correctly on a show I attended many, many years back. Let me remind you, there were two women on the hot seat that day who did not know the answer to the same question, but you chose to keep taking my name, and only my name, for reasons which are quite obvious.”

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