Watch: educator Khan Sir breaks silence on his wife's ‘ghoonghat' at wedding reception
Bihar's popular educator and YouTuber Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, recently got married at a private wedding ceremony followed by a grand reception in Patna, which was attended by several prominent figures, including politician Tejashwi Yadav. However, it was his wife A S Khan's 'ghoonghat' that grabbed eyeballs and triggered backlash on social media.
In a recent podcast with ANI, Khan Sir broke the silence on the controversy, clarifying that the decision to wear the veil was entirely his wife's. 'My wife decided to wear the veil at the reception,' he said. 'She said it was her childhood dream and that every girl dreams of becoming a bride with a veil. According to her, in a crowd of people, the veil gives the bride a unique identity.'
'She said that since everyone would already be well-dressed at the reception, the veil would help her stand out. I told her that people might blame me for it, but she responded, 'No, it's my childhood dream.' She was adamant, and eventually I said okay,' he added.
When asked whether the criticism on social media affected him, Khan Sir responded, 'No, we come from a village. And we cannot leave the village behind.'
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The video quickly gained traction, igniting a wave of reactions. 'There's a difference between culture and women's rights,' a user argued. 'We all run towards blaming someone for an act. It's not right to do so without knowing the full story,' another user commented.
Khan Sir runs the Khan GS Research Centre as well as a popular educational YouTube channel. Admired for his ability to simplify complex topics, Khan Sir has won praise for his teaching style. He reportedly completed his early education at Parmar Mission School and pursued higher studies at the University of Allahabad, where he earned degrees in BSc, MSc, and MA in Geography.
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