Mukesh Khanna Faces Backlash Over Comments on Sonakshi Sinha and Her Upbringing

The veteran actor reignited a years-old controversy, prompting strong responses from Sonakshi Sinha, her father Shatrughan Sinha, and netizens.

Mukesh Khanna criticized Sonakshi Sinha for failing to answer a Ramayana-related question on a 2019 quiz show, attributing it to her upbringing and her father, Shatrughan Sinha.
Sonakshi Sinha responded with a detailed Instagram post, urging Khanna to stop revisiting the incident and highlighting lessons of forgiveness from Lord Rama.
Shatrughan Sinha defended his daughter, questioning Khanna's authority to comment on Hindu values and calling Sonakshi a source of pride for any father.
Khanna claimed his comments were intended to educate the younger generation, though his remarks have been widely criticized as distasteful and attention-seeking.
Netizens have largely supported Sonakshi, calling out Khanna for repeatedly bringing up the issue and questioning his motives.