Shilpa Shinde urges Hina Khan to back Khan Sir amid Patna institute controversy
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Key Takeaways
Television actress Shilpa Shinde on 9 June posted a video on social media taking an indirect dig at Hina Khan's recent lengthy English-language posts against her, while pivoting sharply to appeal for support for educator Khan Sir, who is at the centre of a legal and political storm in Patna. The video marks the latest salvo in an ongoing public dispute between the two TV stars.
Shinde's Direct Appeal
Opening with a self-deprecating reference to her own English skills, Shinde made clear she preferred speaking on camera over posting long written notes online. 'Hi guys, main Shilpa Shinde hoon aur main phir se wapas aa gayi hoon. Haan, meri English itni achhi nahi hai... Mujhe itni lambi-lambi English mein likh kar post karna nahi aata. Isse behtar hai ki main saamne aa jaaun,' she said in the video — broadly translating to a preference for direct speech over polished online posts.
She then redirected the conversation entirely, urging Khan to use her media influence to demand justice for Khan Sir rather than continuing to target her. 'Aap bolenge toh kitna asar padega. Saara media aapko cover karega,' she said, arguing that Khan's public profile would draw far greater attention to the educator's case.
What Shinde Said About Khan Sir
Shinde expressed unequivocal solidarity with Khan Sir, saying his work was beyond question and that people across the country stood behind him. 'Unka kaam hi aisa hai ki uspar koi sawaal nahi uthta. Puri duniya unke saath khadi hai,' she stated. She also offered to set aside her own demand for justice until Khan Sir's case was resolved first — a pointed rhetorical move framing her grievances as secondary to his.
'Pehle unhe insaaf dilaaiye, uske baad mujhe saza dijiye,' she added, inviting Hina to join the cause and promising to stand with her in return.
The Khan Sir Controversy
The backdrop to Shinde's appeal is a serious legal matter. Khan Sir — a popular educator known for his coaching institute in Patna — has found himself named in an FIR connected to a firing and vandalism incident near his institute. He has denied any wrongdoing and has claimed that rival coaching centres were responsible for the attack.
The case has drawn significant public attention, with a large section of Khan Sir's student following rallying behind him on social media. This is the context in which Shinde is urging fellow public figures to lend their voice.
Background: The Shinde-Khan Dispute
The video comes days after Hina Khan had urged her followers not to engage in trolling or personal attacks while expressing support for her — a statement widely read as a response to the ongoing public friction with Shinde. The two actresses have been exchanging barbs publicly, with Khan posting detailed notes in English, a style Shinde appeared to mock in her latest video.
As the dispute between the two stars continues, all eyes will be on whether Hina Khan responds to Shinde's appeal — and whether the broader celebrity community weighs in on the Khan Sir controversy.