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Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
UK man who ate chicken in ISKCON restaurant responds to backlash: ‘I would call a joke but…'
The British content creator who was seen eating KFC chicken and taunting staff members inside a vegetarian ISKCON restaurant, Govinda's in London, has apologised days after his video sparked widespread outrage online. Identified as Cenzo, the British-African YouTuber with 6,000 subscribers, shared a video message revealing that he had been targeting vegan restaurants in the area and eating meat inside their premises as a prank. The man pulled out a KFC fried chicken basket, placed it on the counter, and helped himself to a chicken leg. (X/ssaratht) He shared a clip that showed him being warned by a man behind a counter that he was about to enter a temple and told that Govinda's restaurant, which offers vegetarian and vegan food, was next door. He apologised and turned around to enter Govinda's, where he filmed his prank. "If I had known that the restaurant was with the temple, I would have never filmed that prank and left," he said. The YouTuber, who faced widespread backlash after his viral video, said he had contacted the restaurant and would revisit them to offer his apologies. "God knows what they must be going through, seeing themselves all over social media over something that I would call a joke but in reality, it was not a joke," he said. "I stepped over the line and began to eat chicken in a vegan restaurant which was associated with the Hindu community. My actions were ill-timed and irresponsible," he said in the video, adding that after the video went viral, he "researched" the restaurant and learned about the Hindu community who predominantly eat there. "They believe in no violence and peaceful behaviours towards animals and people. My actions came off as offensive to the community, and I would like to offer heartfelt, sincere apologies," he added. In the viral video, the YouTuber is seen offering fried chicken pieces to staff members after they inform him that the restaurant does not serve meat. At one point in the clip, he dangled pieces of chicken from his mouth and yelled "free the chicken" before he was escorted out of the eatery.
News18
14 hours ago
- News18
ISKCON Devotees Take ‘Coolest Revenge' On KFC After Man's ‘Chicken Eating Stunt' In London
Recently, a young man of African descent entered Govinda, a pure vegetarian restaurant, in London and asked staff for non-veg food. A controversy broke out after a video surfaced online showing a young man of African descent eating chicken inside Govinda's, a pure vegetarian restaurant run by ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in London. The clip gained widespread attention online and drew strong reactions across social media. The man is seen entering the restaurant and asking staff if non-veg food is available. After being told that only vegetarian meals are served, he pulls out a KFC chicken box and starts eating it inside the premises. He even offers the meat to staff and other diners. His actions visibly disturb people around him, and he is eventually escorted out by security. In what many are calling an unexpected response, a new video has now appeared online. This time it shows two ISKCON saints standing outside a KFC outlet and chanting Hare Rama Hare Krishna. The moment, shared on X (formerly Twitter), is being dubbed the 'coolest revenge" by social media users. The caption on the video reads: 'They come to our restaurants to harass us, & we come to uplift their consciousness." 'We forgive and sincerely pray for the perpetrators of this undignified act, who, due to ignorance, are probably unaware or simply don't care about the pain they are causing by making such childish videos," the statement added. Meanwhile, according to a report by The Times of India, the police in London are currently investigating the matter. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
ISKCON's Govinda's reports social media influencer eating KFC inside Soho restaurant to police
Man eats chicken in an ISKCON restaurant LONDON: Police are investigating after a young black male YouTuber waltzed into the famous Govinda's vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Soho on Saturday, pulled out a tub of KFC and started eating chicken in front of horrified staff and guests. The restaurant is run by ISKCON UK's Radha-Krishna Temple in Soho. Temple president Dayal Mora Dasa has branded the video made by the man, since identified as a TikTok personality, as 'childish' and blamed the incident on the lack of spiritual content in Britain's education system. 'If the truth of the Gita could be taught at schools and universities then such wanton acts of aggression against innocent persons would cease,' he said. The man went into the canteen-style restaurant — often frequented by Indian students — at lunch-time and asked the Krishna devotees working there if it was a vegan restaurant. They replied 'Yes. It's a temple.' He asked, 'Are you sure there is no meat' and then opened up a bucket of KFC and ate the chicken fillets, offering them around, shouting 'Free the chicken'. A video of the incident went viral, offending Hindus worldwide, with some offering to pay to privately prosecute the man if police don't. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo Govinda's has reported the incident to the police. Dasa said: 'Srila Prabhupada established temple communities in many major world cities, often in some of the most degraded and dilapidated areas, because that is where the people needed his message the most. Soho street was and still is a red-light district in London and unmentionable deplorable acts are unfortunately visible every evening. Once on a British TV show the reporter asked Swamiji, 'Do you have a concept of hell in your religion?' 'Yes,' Prabhupada replied. 'London is hell.'' 'Religious leaders and govt heads have as yet failed to come up with a solution for the degradation of society, particularly amongst the youth. Due to insufficient spiritual content in their education and poor role models in society, young people are now deriving happiness from other people's misery…The incident in Govinda's was one of countless incidents… filmed and posted on social media for the morbid enjoyment of viewers and followers…,' he said. Restaurant manager Thirupati Gauranga Dasa said it was a 'clear act of provocation'. 'Since 1969, Govinda's has served as a spiritual sanctuary within the ISKCON tradition, offering karma-free meals. Bringing and consuming meat inside the premises was fundamentally misaligned with the sacred purpose of the space.'
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Tina Ahuja Recalls Watching Dad Govinda Shoot Kisi Disco Mein Jaaye: ‘Such Fun'
Tina Ahuja expressed her timeless bond with the city, her memories and what she loves doing the most in Jaipur. Tina Ahuja, daughter of Bollywood actor Govinda, is in Jaipur for a work-cum-leisure trip. After completing her work, the actress took some time off her schedule to explore the vibrant Pink City, shop for her favourites, and revisit her memories with the place she has been visiting since childhood. Sitting for an interview with an entertainment news portal, the actress has now expressed her timeless bond with the city, her memories, and what she loves doing the most in Jaipur. She also revealed that she loved watching her dad shoot the iconic song Kisi Disco Mein Jaaye for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. In an interview with ETimes, she said, 'My association with Pink City goes back to the time when I was a little girl who loved to accompany Dad for shoots." Recalling the time when she used to visit Jaipur with her dad, Govinda, during the Bade Miyan Chote Miyan shoot, she said, 'I remember coming to Jaipur for the first time when Papa was shooting for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. I loved watching him shoot the song Kisi Disco Mein Jaaye at the poolside of a five-star hotel here. It was such fun. We also visited a few other locations, including a temple where another song was filmed. With every visit, my bond with the city grew stronger, and now we even have friends here." Besides everything, one of her biggest joys while visiting Jaipur is shopping and the delicious flavours of Jaipur. 'Jaipur ki jewellery is one thing I love to shop for. The uncut diamonds and the variety of semi-precious stones keep bringing me back. What adds to the experience is the lassi and kachori—Jaipur's flavours are unbeatable," Tina revealed. Reflecting on her career that didn't take off as she expected, Tina says, 'Initially, it did affect me—thinking about my career graph and the kind of movies I got. I remember Jaya Bachchan Ji's podcast where she says, 'You give your best and forget about others.' That one line changed my thought process. Now I do not give much importance to what others think of me. I am true to myself, and that's about it." She went on to add that she is the happiest working with her father. 'Trust me, I am in the best and happiest phase of my life. I work with my father. I manage his shoots and events and take care of post-production. I am also engaged in costume designing, which allows me to use my creativity in the best possible way. I love assisting my dad, and honestly, I am enjoying every bit of it," she revealed. Tina Ahuja made her debut in 2015 with the Bollywood film Second Hand Husband. The romantic comedy starred her alongside Punjabi actor Gippy Grewal and veteran actor Dharmendra. Later, she has also made an appearance in several other films and music videos. Talking about her upcoming projects, Tina Ahuja earlier told IANS, 'I am open to exciting opportunities, and I have been receiving some great offers. Hopefully, very soon, we'll have something truly amazing to share. I am exploring opportunities beyond Bollywood as well and working on a few things. However, I feel it's still too soon to discuss them. When the time is right, I will share more details and reveal the project to the world." First Published: July 21, 2025, 12:12 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raveena Tandon once shut down talk of Govinda's career decline: 'I don't think this industry has ever seen an actor as talented...'
Raveena Tandon has defended Govinda, attributing his career slowdown to changing industry trends rather than a lack of talent. She praised his versatility and credited him with shaping her comic timing, highlighting his ability to seamlessly blend humor and emotion. Govinda has previously expressed concerns about industry bias and struggling to find work. Raveena Tandon has always been vocal about giving credit where it's due—and that includes defending her longtime co-star Govinda . In a past interview, the actress pushed back against talk of his career decline, attributing it more to shifting industry trends than any lack of talent. Her remarks offered a rare show of support amid ongoing speculation about Govinda's faded stardom and the reasons behind it. Credits Govinda for shaping her comic timing In an old interview with The Lallantop, Raveena defended her frequent co-star Govinda when asked about his career slowdown. She said the industry no longer produces the kind of films that suit his unique talent. Praising his versatility, Raveena credited him for her own understanding of comic timing and called him one of the most gifted actors she's worked with—someone who could seamlessly shift between humour and emotion in a single scene. Govinda's career struggles and claims of industry bias The actress further shared that she continues to maintain a warm friendship with Govinda, her co-star from several hit films like Anari No. 1, Akhiyon Se Goli Maare, Aunty No 1, and Dulhe Raja. Over the years, Govinda has voiced concerns about being sidelined in the film industry, often suggesting that his films were deliberately not given proper releases. In a past interview with TOI, he expressed frustration about struggling to find work, hinting at jealousy and behind-the-scenes politics as reasons for his professional setbacks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo Once among the biggest stars of 90s Hindi cinema, Govinda was last seen in the 2019 box office flop Rangeela Raja. Meanwhile, Raveena Tandon is enjoying a strong career resurgence. She featured in the blockbuster KGF: Chapter 2, headlined Netflix's crime thriller Aranyak.
