Mumbai: After Shatrughan Sinha alleged Mukesh Khanna for his comments on daughter Sonakshi Sinha, veteran actor has now defended his comments, stated that he took her name only as an example and did not intend to demean her.
While expressing his joy over the return of mythology sagas Ramayan and Mahabharat during the lockdown, Mukesh had taken a dig at Sonakshi. Citing her example, he said the historic comeback of over three-decade-old shows will make many acquainted with mythology.
In an interview with leading portal, Mukesh said, "People have blown my comment out of proportion and presented it wrongly to Shatruji. I have known him for long and have immense respect for him. I took Sonakshi’s name as a mere example. It does not mean I was trying to demean her or question her knowledge. My intention was not to target her. However, I am shocked to see how the current generation is not aware of many things."
"Recently, I was watching a video in which an IT student didn’t know whose maternal uncle Kans was. Someone even answered 'Duryodhan' to that question. I am not claiming that I am the guardian of Ramayan and Hindu literature, but as a citizen of India, I do feel that it is our duty to introduce our literature and history to today’s generation because they are more interested in TikTok and Harry Potter. Once again, if Shatruji feels that taking Sonakshi’s name was a mistake, then yes, it is. But, it was not intentional," he added.
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Mukesh essayed the role of Bhishma Pitamah in BR Chopra’s Mahabhata.
Earlier, hitting back at Mukesh, the protective father told a tabloid, "I believe someone has a problem with Sonakshi not answering a question on the Ramayan. Firstly what qualifies this person to be an expert on all things to do with the Ramayan? And who has appointed him the guardian of the Hindu religion?"
"I am very proud of my three children. Sonakshi became a star on her own. I never had to launch her career. She is a daughter any father would be proud to have. Not answering a question on the Ramayan doesn’t disqualify Sonakshi from being a good Hindu. She doesn’t need a certificate of approval from anyone," Shatrughan added.
