Overview

• Responding in a Filmygyan interview, Aly Goni said he did not intend disrespect by staying quiet during chants at a Mumbai Ganpati celebration.
• He explained that it was his first time attending such festivities and that he was unsure how to participate without crossing his religious boundaries.
• He stated that puja is not allowed in his religion, noting that he offers namaz and follows the Quran’s instruction to respect everyone.
• Viral clips showed Jasmine Bhasin and others chanting and urging him to join as he remained silent during chants and photo ops.
• Social media reaction remained split, with some criticizing his choice and others defending it as personal, while Nia Sharma publicly called the trolling unfair.