Sara Ali Khan, the popular Bollywood actress, recently visited Madhya Pradesh and explored some beautiful temples in Ujjain and Indore. She shared her temple experiences on Instagram, posting videos of herself offering prayers at the Kal Bhairav Temple, Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, and Khajrana Ganesh Temple in Indore.
One of the videos that went viral showed Sara wearing a lovely pink saree at the Mahakaleshwar Temple as she seemed completely absorbed in the devotional songs playing in the temple. The video, shared by news agency ANI, created a debate on social media, with people sharing their thoughts and opinions.
#WATCH | Actor Sara Ali Khan offered prayers at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain, today pic.twitter.com/IwFhunIsTO
— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) June 24, 2023
The video of her immersed in prayer resonated with fans and sparked an online debate. While some appreciated Sara Ali Khan’s devotion, many called it a shameless PR activity!
Sara Ali Khan was criticized for her viral temple video; netizens called it a shameless PR activity!
Here are the reactions:
Our temples are not their photo shoot places
— Anu Satheesh 🇮🇳🚩 (@AnuSatheesh5) June 25, 2023
sabhi jagah video banana or camera band hona chahiye,aaram se bhakti honi chahiye,dikhawa nahi.
— MAYANK SAINI (@ermayanksaini) June 26, 2023
“I’m curious- how is she allowed to get in up close and personal with the deity there but everyone else is standing outside a barrier? Don’t the same rules apply for everyone?”, wrote someone.
Sab Filmo drama hai aur kuch nahi jab bhi film ato hai tabhi unko Bhagwan Mandir aur naka ne ky kya yaad ata hai sab ke sab Bollywood wale jistra filme acting karte hai usi tarha jab movie release hoti hai usi tarha temple me aake acting karte hai
— Nithish Avalkunde (@avalkundenithis) June 25, 2023
A netizen wrote, “Anushka Virat now Sara I guess… to capitalize on growing religious sentiments is the new PR strategy..” “Idk but these antics make her seem insincere. Getting papped is one thing and sensationalizing such things is another.”, someone wrote.
Full on nautanki
— विद्रोही (@vidrohi_02) June 25, 2023
Wah wah…hum raat 1 baje se line me lage aur ekdum side me jagah mili jaha se kuch nahi dikha…
— Dhaakad Tau (@dhaakadtau) June 25, 2023
Aur ye celebrities, cricketers ko sidha entry mil jati hai. Wah re entitlement
She is doing what Saif Ali Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Amir Khan have done in their professional life to succeed !!
— Azaad Qalam ✍️ (@azaadqalam) June 25, 2023
A user wrote, “Yaha pe bhi acting teekh se nahi kar payi” “Every time she visits temple we get a clear picture and video of it. When other celebs visit the temple we get bad-quality pictures and videos. Is she taking her own videos and leaking it to paps? While she was leaving there is a guy with dslr behind her. Isn’t it show off ?”, wrote someone.
“Idk why comments on here are saying “This isn’t pr she was going long before” Then why the hell are the media called then? No papz are just there in a temple to click pictures. This wasn’t some chance encounter. An airport or at their home ok maybe… At the temple, they were called. It’s PR now and it was before when she first called them. It’s to help with her “nice, religious good girl”, wrote a netizen.
Overacting ke 50 rupee kaato iske
— Grigori Singh (@GrigoriPerelma6) June 25, 2023
Ye Pasia bahut buri cheez hi
— Matta Haris (@mattaharis) June 25, 2023
logo se kya kya karvati hi
Just to get the support of those social media hindus who fall for these traps.
— Gautham Haridas (@GauthamHaridas9) June 25, 2023
In the midst of criticism, some came forward to appreciate Sala Ali Khan’s devotion:
A user wrote, “I can feel It’s true bhakti of Mahakal Baba. She is absorbed completely in Shiv. God bless her.” “She is a real devotee of Mahakal,” wrote another user. “Yeh ladki kamaal hai yaar. Hats off to Sara Ali Khan,” wrote one more user. “I really like how she embraces both religions simultaneously. She is a bhakt of Mahadev and could be seen in many Shiv Temples, but at the same time enjoys Eid and goes to mosques. And the best part, she isn’t faking this.”, someone wrote.
Not the first time: Sara Ali Khan Trolled For Her Temple Visits Earlier Too
This is not the first time Sara Ali Khan’s visit to the temple has started a debate. In the past, when Sara Ali Khan posted photos of herself with Lord Shiva’s idol on Maha Shivratri, the internet was left divided. While some trolled and slammed her and asked her to clarify her religion, others came in support of her for respecting both religions equally.
Sara on dealing with negativity thrown at her:
Earlier, Sara was asked how she deals with all the negativity thrown at her. To this, the actress had said, “Honestly main ye keh chuki hoon aur phir se kahungi… ki main apne kaam ko bohot seriously leti hoon. Mein kaam karti hu janta ke liye, aap logon ke liye. Agar aap logon ko mera kaam achcha na lage… toh mujhe bura lagega.”
“Lekin yeh jo meri niji maanyata he, ye meri niji maanyata hain. Main Ajmer Sharif utni shiddat se jaungi jitni ki Bangla Sahib, jitna Mahakal, aur main jaati rahungi. Toh jisko bhi jo bhi bol sakte hain, woh bol sakte hai. Mujhe koi problem nahi hai. Lekin kahi bhi jaakar sabse jaruri baat ye hoti hai ki aapko waha ki uorja achchi lagni chahiye…main uorja mein maanyata rakhti hoon,” she had said.
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