A statement by 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' fame actor and poet Shailesh Lodha has become a topic of discussion on social media. During a programme, he taunted the storytellers from the stage and raised questions on the methods of those who taught us to give up attachment and worldly pleasures. After his statement, a debate broke out on social media.
Tezzbuzz Desk – Shailesh Lodha said from the stage, “Give up attachment and illusion… We tell this by setting up pandals worth lakhs. And we narrate the story of Ram who gave up the throne while sitting on the throne. This is hypocrisy isn't it?” Different types of reactions are emerging on social media regarding his statement.
Recently, Dhirendra Shastri, popularly known as Bageshwar Baba, had also given a statement regarding 'Our Ram, Your Krishna'. In such a situation, the debate on social media regarding Shailesh Lodha's comment became more intense. However, Shailesh Lodha did not take anyone's name directly in his statement.
Some people were seen in the comment section of Shailesh Lodha's video in his support. These users said that what Shailesh has said is correct. At the same time, many users also trolled him and linked his statement with poet Kumar Vishwas. Some people claimed that Shailesh was referring to Kumar Vishwas.
While replying to Shailesh Lodha, a user wrote that if you have this much desire for sacrifice, then leave the mike, stage and applause and recite the poem alone somewhere. At the same time, another user asked where should one sit and listen to Ram Katha. In another comment, raising questions on Shailesh himself, it was said that if there is no problem in reciting poetry while standing on the stage, then why is it being called hypocrisy for others to narrate stories on the stage.
Overall, Shailesh Lodha's comment has sparked a new debate on social media. While some people are justifying his statement, some people are calling it a statement targeting others and not applicable to themselves.
Let us tell you that Shailesh Lodha became famous in every household by playing the character of Taarak Mehta in the popular TV show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'. He left the show in the year 2022. His identity as Jethalal's friend and his 'fire brigade' in the show still persists among the audience.