Sonakshi Sinha recently addressed Mukesh Khanna’s remarks about her father, Shatrughan Sinha, and his parenting values, writing an open letter to firmly defend her family.
Sonakshi Sinha’s Response to Mukesh Khanna’s Criticism
Sonakshi Sinha, who became a household name with her debut film Dabangg, has carved out her space in Bollywood with her charm and acting skills. Despite being the daughter of veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi’s journey in the industry has been marked by her individual efforts and talent.
Recently, Mukesh Khanna, known for his role as Shaktiman, criticized Sonakshi for her inability to answer a question about the Ramayana on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC). Mukesh went on to blame her father, Shatrughan Sinha, suggesting that his modern upbringing distanced Sonakshi from her cultural roots.
Responding to Mukesh Khanna’s comments, Sonakshi wrote an open letter in which she addressed the issue with grace and clarity:
“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… 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. But yes, I definitely need you to forget and stop bringing up the same incident time and again to be back in the news at the expense of me and my family.”
Sonakshi Defends Her Father’s Values
Sonakshi further urged Mukesh Khanna to refrain from questioning her values and upbringing, firmly stating that her respectful tone was a direct result of her father’s teachings:
“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. I wish you well, thanks and regards, Sonakshi Sinha.”
Mukesh Khanna’s Controversial Statement
During a podcast with Siddharth Kannan, Mukesh Khanna criticized Sonakshi for her lack of knowledge about the Ramayana and attributed it to her father’s modern parenting. He remarked:
“Luv Kush is the name of their bungalow. People were outraged, saying, ‘She doesn’t know.’ I said it’s not Sonakshi’s fault; it’s her father’s. Why didn’t you teach your kids? Why allow them to become so modern that they forget their roots?”
Sonakshi’s dignified response showcases her deep respect for her father while firmly shutting down unnecessary criticism. Let us know your thoughts on this incident and Sonakshi Sinha’s reply to Mukesh Khanna.
