Mukesh Khanna made a scathing attack on Sharmila Tagore

Mukesh Khanna attacks Sharmila Tagore: Shaktimaan actor Mukesh Khanna has recently expressed his clear opinion regarding Vande Mataram. The reaction came in response to senior actress Sharmila Tagore's statement in which she had said that keeping in mind India's religious diversity, only the initial portion of Vande Mataram should be sung instead of the entire song.

'Did she forget Hindu religion after becoming Begum?'

When Mukesh Khanna was questioned on this topic, he directly questioned Sharmila Tagore's thinking. He said that Sharmila was speaking as per her understanding and he could not understand why she said this. Perhaps she wanted to convey that people of other religions cannot accept it. Khanna clarified that there is no need to link the concerns of other religions with Vande Mataram.

Mukesh Khanna's comment on Sharmila Tagore's marriage

After this, Mukesh Khanna mentioned Sharmila Tagore's marriage. He said that Sharmila had adopted the name Ayesha Begum after marriage in the Pataudi family. He raised the question, 'Did you realize Islam only after marriage? When you became Begum, did you come to know that Muslims have different beliefs? You are talking like Ayesha Begum, but why suddenly you started worrying about other religions?

Mention of Bengali background

Mukesh Khanna also mentioned Sharmila Tagore's Bengali background. He said that you have grown up in Bengal, where Kali Puja is celebrated with great pomp. You are associated with Bengali culture and films. Then why suddenly now it seems that people of other religions cannot accept it?

This statement has become a topic of discussion in social media and entertainment world. Mukesh Khanna is known for his clear and outspoken statements. His stance on the issue related to the national anthem like Vande Mataram has remained the center of discussion among many people.