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Aly Goni Says He’s Receiving Death Threats After Viral Ganpati Video

The actor attributes his silence to religious practice, citing inexperience with the ritual.

Overview

  • Aly Goni told FilmyGyan he has received death threats and online calls for an FIR after he did not chant during a Ganesh Chaturthi gathering.
  • He reiterated that puja participation is not part of his faith, said he meant no disrespect, and described being lost in thought at his first Ganpati event.
  • Video from Ankita Lokhande’s Mumbai celebration shows Goni standing quiet while Jasmin Bhasin and others chant, even as she gestures for him to join.
  • Reaction online remains split, with some criticizing his presence at the event and others, including Nia Sharma, publicly defending his choice.
  • Coverage notes prior religion-focused trolling of Goni and Bhasin; despite fresh threats and complaints, there has been no official action reported.