Kabir Khan's Sacred Dip at Maha Kumbh Sparks Online Debate

Synopsis

Filmmaker Kabir Khan's recent holy dip at the Mahakumbh sparked a blend of admiration and controversy on social media. His participation in this monumental event in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has led to discussions surrounding his past work, particularly 'Chak De! India'. Celebrities joined him in this spiritual gathering.

Key Takeaways

Kabir Khan's holy dip at Mahakumbh generated social media discussions.
The event took place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
His film 'Chak De! India' was a focal point of debate.
Celebrities also participated in this grand spiritual event.
Social media users expressed diverse opinions about his participation.

Mumbai, Jan 28 (NationPress) Filmmaker Kabir Khan recently immersed himself in the holy waters at the Mahakumbh, an occasion that not only represented a personal spiritual journey but also ignited extensive conversations across social media platforms.

On Tuesday, Kabir Khan made a visit to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025.

Renowned for his contributions to celebrated films such as “Chak De! India” and “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” Khan's involvement in this monumental religious festival stirred a blend of admiration and controversy on X (formerly known as Twitter).

While many lauded Kabir Khan for acknowledging the spiritual essence of the Kumbh Mela, others took the moment to reflect on his earlier works, especially “Chak De! India.” This film, often considered a landmark in Indian cinema, depicted Shah Rukh Khan as a Muslim coach guiding a national women’s hockey team to triumph. However, it also faced scrutiny from certain groups for what they perceived as a distortion of facts, especially concerning the depiction of the coach's Muslim identity.

A user named @BhikuMhatre tweeted, “I am very excited to take a holy dip. This occurs once in 12 years. I feel fortunate. These events transcend the boundaries of Hindu and Muslim; they represent our heritage, country, and civilization”- Al-Taqiyya from Kabir Khan after altering the religion of the main character in Chak De for glorification. Btw.... Mahakumbh doesn't occur every 12 years. It happens after 144 years. The script wasn't written well.”

Another netizen, using the handle @KartikeyaTanna, remarked, “Why does Kabir Khan feel an urgent need to always include an irrelevant (and entirely incorrect) disclaimer that “this isn’t about Hindus or Muslims”? The Kumbh is completely, exclusively, and fundamentally HINDU.”

Yet another user, @UJJAVALSHAH2, tweeted, “He (Kabir Khan) was actively involved in organizing an anti-CAA rally in Mumbai after rallying the Bollywood community.”

The Mahakumbh 2025, taking place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is drawing individuals from various walks of life. Numerous celebrities, including comedian-actor Sunil Grover, Guru Randhawa, Avinash Tiwary, Mamta Kulkarni, and Anupam Kher, have also attended this significant spiritual assembly.