Director Kabir Khan takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh, internet seems divided
PTC News Desk: Chak De India director Kabir Khan has joined the bandwagon of celebrities who visited Prayagraj to participate in the Maha Kumbh 2025. Kabir Khan payed obeisance at the holy site on Tuesday.
While describing his experience, Khan said he was very "excited" to be a part of this grand gathering. He also shared he would take a holy bath.
When asked about observing a ritual being a Muslim, Kabir Khan hailed the spirit of Indian democracy and said, "There is no Hindu or Muslim in this, if you believe you are an Indian, then you should feel everything."
"I am very excited. This happens once in 12 years. I feel fortunate to have come here. I will take a holy dip here too. These things are not about Hindus and Muslims, these are the things of our origin, our country and our civilization," he further said.
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However the internet seems to be divided over Kabir Khan's remarks. While some praised his inclusive worldview, others brought upon his films like Chak De! India, where Shah Rukh Khan played a Muslim coach.
A X user wrote, "This is only about Hindus, Kabir is only doing this for his film productions."
Another comment read, "All flop actors, director are lining up to take a dip in Mahakumbh. When nothing else works then it's all Bhagwan bharose!"
Another user wrote, " Al-Taqiyya from Kabir Khan after changing religion of main character in Chak De for glorification. Btw.... Mahakumbh doesn't fall every 12 yrs. It's after 144 yrs. Script thik se likha nahi."
Another comment read, "He has come to attend #Mahakumbh , obviously to fool Hindus and to come in their good books , so that they come to watch his movies."
Several celebrities, including comedian-actor Sunil Grover, Guru Randhawa, Avinash Tiwary, Mamta Kulkarni, and Anupam Kher, have also participated in this grand spiritual gathering before Kabir Khan.
- With inputs from agencies