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Afsana Khan Sparks Debate Over Ganesh Chaturthi Participation
15 Sep
Summary
- Afsana Khan attended Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Kapil Sharma's home.
- Social media users questioned her participation as a Muslim.
- Khan previously faced similar criticism for a Shivling Rudrabhishek ritual.
Punjabi singer Afsana Khan recently faced online scrutiny for participating in Ganesh Chaturthi festivities at the home of comedian Kapil Sharma and his wife Ginni Chatrath. Khan, who is Muslim, shared photos of herself and her husband Saajz posing with a Lord Ganesha idol.
In her Instagram post, Khan conveyed wishes for happiness, love, and prosperity, expressing her joy from the celebrations at Sharma's home and another gathering. Despite her positive sentiments, some social media users criticized her actions, with comments questioning her religious choices.
This is not the first instance of Khan drawing criticism for engaging in Hindu rituals. Previously, she shared images of performing a Shivling Rudrabhishek with Saajz, which also led to mixed reactions online. While some users expressed disapproval, many others defended and praised her for participating with respect and devotion.
Afsana Khan and Saajz, who had been in a relationship for several years, married in Chandigarh in February 2022.
