Some Bollywood stars are famous for their performances; others, it seems, for their misplaced moral lectures. This year Sanatanis face-off with Rajpal Yadav and Ameesha Patel as they gear up for an annual Bollywood ritual of ‘Crackdown On Cracker’. These “stars” suddenly have environmental and ethical concerns at Diwali that ring hollow.
From Rajpal’s past “Yesu-Yesu” antics to Ameesha’s contentious charity stories, both actors now urge Hindus to “tone down” celebrations. But are these calls genuine, or just another publicity ploy? With questionable stances and histories, it’s time to question if their sentiments align with Sanatani values or merely aim to dim the lights on Diwali Firecrackers.
Failing Bollywood Career: Rajpal Yadav’s Hypocritical Mask Slips
Meet Rajpal Yadav @rajpalofficial who jumps like a monkey around shouting "Mera Yesu Yesu" is now lecturing Hindus not to burst crackers on Deepavali.
This Pudiyawood 🐒 made his fortune off Hindus and now, after selling out for a few bucks, has the nerve to preach about our… pic.twitter.com/QAHTbN0bPg
— Arun Pudur (@arunpudur) October 28, 2024
Once known for his slapstick roles in Bollywood, Rajpal Yadav stands drowned in spit online. His roles lean heavily on caricaturing Hindu priests and traditions, yet Rajpal Yadav attempts to pivot into a moral compass for Hindu traditions. Recently, he called on his fans to abstain from bursting crackers on Diwali, citing environmental concerns and compassion for animals. However, his sudden love for environmentalism doesn’t seem to have extended to his other beliefs.
Rajpal Yadav has no trouble associating himself with aggressive evangelists like Pastor Baljinder, who pushes for Christian conversions in Northern Bharat.
What happened Rajpal Yadav ⁉️
From celebrating Lord Ram’s Pranpratishtha, you went on to promoting a conversion fraudster like ‘Prophet Baljinder’
Atleast don’t dance like a monkey shouting "Mera Yesu Yesu"
I highly admired you as an actor, you lost all that respect today pic.twitter.com/pCqLa5T3cR
— Ishaan Sharma (@indicishaan) October 28, 2024
This Bollywood Floppie’s duplicity knows no bounds. He celebrated Jesus by shouting “Mera Yesu Yesu” in a dramatic monkey dance display. But now suddenly finds himself “concerned” about Diwali. His recent “love” for Lord Ram and Ayodhya seems more like an act to pander to his Hindu audience, waving Bahgwa flags only to win sympathy. But come Diwali, he’s once again pointing fingers at Hindu practices. Has his desperate attempt to revive his career led him to adopt moral sermons over authenticity?
Manufactured Morals: Ameesha Patel’s Hollow Diwali Charity Claims
#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On Diwali, actor Ameesha Patel says, "I wish everybody a very happy Diwali. I pray for good health, prosperity, love, success, happiness, and peace for everyone… When I was younger, I decided to give my savings to charity every Diwali instead of… pic.twitter.com/YLNSFDV4Vz
— ANI (@ANI) October 26, 2024
Another Bollywood face has entered the spotlight for her controversial Diwali remarks: Ameesha Patel. In a recent statement, she recounted how she donates to charity rather than “wasting” money on Diwali crackers. The statement was meant to serve two purposes: to present herself as the epitome of compassion and to shame Hindu Celebrations. However, this so-called generosity rings hollow when contrasted with her history of legal battles against her own family.
In 2004, Ameesha famously sued her father for alleged financial mishandling, demanding over Rs. 12 crore.
A star who once enjoyed brief fame, Patel is known to deliver a steady stream of flops with a handful of hits. With a public image of strained family ties, her sudden show of charity on Diwali seems like a strategic mask. It is intended to polish her reputation rather than demonstrate genuine philanthropy. Perhaps if her “charity” had started at home, those courtroom battles might never have occurred.
Final Curtain Call: Stop the Duplicity, Bollywood
These actors’ newfound love for environmental and animal welfare also reveals glaring inconsistencies. When it comes to Diwali, Yadav, and Patel seem ardent defenders of animal welfare and anti-pollution sentiments. But where are their voices on other days? They find no issue with ritual animal slaughter during Eid! And they stay silent on the colossal pollution from wars raging globally.
अब पाकिस्तान प्रेमी शाहरुख़ ख़ान की बेटी और ड्रग्स नशेडी की बहन को दीपावली ट्रैफिक जाम से परेशानी है
तुम हिंदू त्योहार (दीपावली) पर घर से बाहर निकलती क्यों हो ?ट्रैफिक जाम तुम्हें मुहर्रम और ईद के समय नहीं मिलता ?#boycottdainikbhaskar #BoycottSaiPallavi #Dhanteras #Diwali2024 pic.twitter.com/FAt2mCCdBZ
— Voice of Sanatan🚩🇮🇳 (@VoiceOfSanatanD) October 29, 2024
Why does their environmental consciousness and love for animals arise only when it concerns Hindu festivals?
It’s high time these “floppies” faced society’s questions. By cherry-picking Hindu festivals to preach selective morals, they show contempt for the beliefs of their Hindu fans. Their sentiments on Diwali are nothing but a charade, a last-ditch attempt to regain lost popularity while taking cheap shots at Hindu practices. Instead of focusing on authentic art, they exploit Hindu traditions. All of this is in the hope of getting access to resources guarded by Khanwood! It seems they forget about their Hindu fans who deserve respect for their religious sentiments, not hypocrisy.