Luv Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha’s brother, has finally broken his silence on the much-discussed controversy involving Sonakshi and veteran actor Mukesh Khanna. The incident sparked widespread debate after Khanna, famed for his role as Shaktimaan, criticized Sonakshi for her inability to answer a question about the Ramayana on Kaun Banega Crorepati 11. His comments led to a fiery exchange on social media, with Sonakshi hitting back strongly, which eventually resulted in Mukesh Khanna issuing an apology for his remarks.
In his first public comments on the issue, Luv Sinha expressed his support for his father, Shatrughan Sinha, whose bold response to the controversy had grabbed attention. “Sonakshi gave her reply, perhaps my rebuttal would have been different. She gave a reply the way she wanted, but I think I agree more with my father’s reply. He replies properly but concisely,” Luv stated. He further clarified his position by adding, "Having said that, of course, Mukesh Khanna is my senior. He shouldn’t have said anything about my father Shatrughan Sinha, and he shouldn’t have said anything about Sonakshi as well, because this is an old incident. It was a mistake, but it was an old mistake."
Luv went on to emphasize that the family did not dwell on the issue, with Shatrughan Sinha responding in his signature style, which brought closure to the matter. "To be very honest, we do not discuss such stuff. It’s done and over with. I didn’t even ask my father about it because I knew my father would reply in his own style, and he has replied, so it is done now,” Luv added.
The controversy started when Mukesh Khanna, during a public interaction, criticized Sonakshi for not being able to answer a simple question related to the Ramayana on Kaun Banega Crorepati 11, a show she had appeared on. Sonakshi, known for her candid personality, responded with strong reactions on social media, calling out Khanna for his remarks. The heated exchange between the two celebrities sparked a wave of discussions on social media before Khanna eventually apologized for his comment.
Luv's comments shed light on the family’s stance on the matter, reflecting a desire to move past the incident. With Shatrughan Sinha's measured response and Sonakshi’s firm stance, the matter seems to have been laid to rest. Nonetheless, the incident sparked conversations about public figures and the responsibility they bear when commenting on others, especially when dealing with sensitive topics.