Overview

• Kher posted an archival scene on Instagram in which his character explains the story of Lord Ganesha to Bradley Cooper, who repeats the devotional phrase.
• The exchange comes from a sequence shot for the 2012 film Silver Linings Playbook that did not appear in the theatrical release.
• Responses ranged from praise and curiosity to criticism, with some commenters arguing that Hindu deities do not require Hollywood validation.
• A subset of users alleged objectionable language in the clip, a claim presented in comments and not independently verified in the coverage.
• As of the latest reports, neither Kher nor the film’s team has issued a response, while the clip has renewed attention to the movie and Kher’s international work.