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Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Disha Patani's sister Khushboo slams seer Aniruddhacharya after his rebuke in misogyny row: ‘False narrative…'
Actor Disha Patani's sister, Retd. Major Khushboo Patani has been receiving a lot of social media attention lately and not because of her thrilling workout videos. This time, the retired officer, who has previously gone viral for her empathy and humanitarian acts of kindness, is under fire for her enraged comments on Spiritual Leader Aniruddhacharya's most recent sermon. Khushboo Patani with sister Disha Patani; Aniruddhacharya Famously known as Pookie Baba, the Mathura-based religious speaker made a few sexist remarks during a religious event at Vrindavan's Gauri Gopal Ashram. In a video that has since gone viral he said, 'Ab ladki late hai 25 saal ki. Ab 25 saal ki ladki chaar jagah mu maar chuki hoti hai. Sab nahi par bahut. Aur wo 25 saal ki jab aati hai toh puri jawan hoke aati hai. Jab jawan hoke aayegi toh swabhavik hai ki uski jawani kahi fisal jaegi. (Now, girls are marrying at the age of 25. By then, many, not all, have been in relationships with multiple men. By the time a woman is 25, she is fully grown. It is only natural that by then, her youth has slipped away somewhere).' His remarks caused widespread outrage, particularly amongst women. The Mathura Bar Association condemned the remarks, while a group of lawyers met the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Mathura, demanding legal action against the seer. Khushboo was also one of the many voices who spoke up against his comments, saying, 'He says girls who are above the age of 25 and stay in live-in relationships, woh 4 jagah mooh maar ke aati hai. If only he was around me, I would have made him understand the meaning of the words he has used against women. They are anti-national. You should never support b****** of the highest orders.' She further accused his his followers of being spineless, saying, 'He just questioned the girls staying in live-in relationships, why did he not speak about the boys who are in live-in relationships? Why is live-in such a taboo? What is wrong in it? If two people decide to be with each other before heading for a marriage, how does that make them wrong?' Aniruddhacharya's response Post the backlash, the seer released an official explanation video on Saturday with the caption: 'If anyone has been hurt by the misleading video spread by cutting and spreading the statement of Pujya Maharaj ji, then it is unfortunate.' In the video, he claims, 'Radhe Radhe. Aap logon ke dwara humein soochna mili ki kuch behnein naraaz hain is baat ko lekar, kyunki unhone aadhi adhoori video suni. Us video mein kaha gaya ki aaj kal 25 saal ki ladki... dekhiye baat yahaan ja rahi thi ki kuch ladkiyaan aisi hoti hain jo live-in mein rehkar chaar jagah mooh maar chuki hoti hain. Aur jab woh kisi ghar ki bahu banengi, toh kya woh rishte ko nibha payengi? Isliye, ladka ho ya ladki, dono ko pehle charitrawaan hona chahiye. Yeh baat kuch ladkiyon ke liye thi, sab ke liye nahi. (Radhe Radhe. I have been informed by some of you that a few sisters are upset because they listened to an incomplete video. In that video, it was said that nowadays, a 25-year-old girl... Look, the point being made was that some girls are such that they have been in live-in relationships and are involved with multiple men. And when such a girl becomes the daughter-in-law of a household, will she be able to maintain that relationship? That's why, whether it's a boy or a girl, both should be of good character first. This statement was meant for some girls, not all.)' Why did she release a new statement? After Aniruddhacharya's response and his statement about 'misleading video spread by cutting and spreading the statement of Pujya Maharaj ji', Khushboo took to Instagram to tell her side of the story. On Wednesday, the 33-year-old took to Instagram with a heartfelt post.'It has come to my notice that a false narrative is being circulated online, mixing my name with revered spiritual figure Premanand Maharaj ji, and spreading baseless claims that I've said something about him. Let me make this very clear – I have not made any statement against Premanand Maharaj ji. My words were strictly in response to a misogynistic comment made by Anirudh Acharya, and were directed only at him (sic),' she said. 'It deeply pains me to see people misusing and twisting my words, dragging my name and my family's name into something we have nothing to do with. This kind of targeted misinformation is not only unethical but dangerous. Respecting saints and spiritual traditions is something I hold deeply in my heart. But calling out misogyny, wherever it comes from, is also my dharma - and I will not remain silent in the face of injustice. To those spreading lies - truth always stands tall. I request everyone to refrain from spreading manipulated videos and incorrect information. If this continues, I will be forced to take legal action against defamatory content,' she said further. Who is Khushboo Patani? Khushboo Patani is a former Army Major, wellness coach, and sister of Bollywood star Disha Patani. Khushboo has served in the Indian Army for over a decade and claims that years of moving across the country and living through challenges most civilians never face has deeply shaped her worldview.


Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Aniruddhacharya faces severe backlash, with the internet up in arms against his sexist comment about women: ‘25 saal ki ladki...'
Spiritual speaker Aniruddhacharya, also known as Pookie Baba, sparked outrage with sexist remarks suggesting women unmarried at 25 are promiscuous. His comments, made at a religious event, drew condemnation from women's rights advocates and led to protests demanding legal action. Aniruddhacharya later apologized, claiming his words were taken out of context, and only... Spiritual speaker Aniruddhacharya, aka Pookie Baba's recent remarks implying that women who are unmarried at 25 or older are promiscuous, has led to widespread outrage. The Mathura-based religious speaker made the sexist remark during a religious event at Vrindavan's Gauri Gopal Ashram. In a video, that is going viral on social media ever since, Anirudhacharya can be heard saying, 'Ab ladki late hai 25 saal ki. Ab 25 saal ki ladki chaar jagah mu maar chuki hoti hai. Sab nahi par bahut. Aur wo 25 saal ki jab aati hai toh puri jawan hoke aati hai. Jab jawan hoke aayegi toh swabhavik hai ki uski jawani kahi fisal jaegi." (Now girls are marrying at the age of 25. By then, many, not all, have been in relationships with multiple men. By the time a woman is 25, she is fully grown. It is only natural that by then, her youth has slipped away somewhere). Widespread outrage (Pic courtesy: Facebook/ @Aniruddhachary Ji Maharaj) The video has taken the internet by storm and was condemned as misogynistic and regressive. His remarks have drawn criticism from women's rights advocates and public figures. The Mathura Bar Association condemned the remarks, and a group of lawyers met the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Mathura, demanding legal action against the seer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live Comfortably: 60m2 prefabricated bungalow for the elderly in Jakarta Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo The women lawyers protested against the sexist remarks and demanded stern action against him. "Such derogatory and sexist remarks are not expected from a religious personality... it shows his rotten mentality,'' they said during the protest. Khushboo Patani, a former Indian Army officer and sister of Bollywood actress Disha Patani, slammed Aniruddhacharya's remarks. In a video shared on social media, she questioned the double standards in Aniruddhacharya's speech, adding that a live-in relationship involves two consenting adults, and yet, the criticism is made only against the women. She also called out the spiritual orator for the sexist remarks. Aniruddhacharya's apology (Pic courtesy: Facebook/ @Aniruddhachary Ji Maharaj) Following the outrage, Aniruddhacharya posted a video on social media saying he only meant 'some women, not all'. He also added that the keywords from his speech were edited out before the video went viral, 'so as to create a false narrative'. In a video shared on Instagram on Saturday, he said, 'Radhe Radhe. Aap logon ke dwara humein soochna mili ki kuch behnein naraaz hain is baat ko lekar, kyunki unhone aadhi adhoori video suni. Us video mein kaha gaya ki aaj kal 25 saal ki ladki... dekhiye baat yahaan ja rahi thi ki kuch ladkiyaan aisi hoti hain jo live-in mein rehkar chaar jagah mooh maar chuki hoti hain. Aur jab woh kisi ghar ki bahu banengi, toh kya woh rishte ko nibha payengi? Isliye, ladka ho ya ladki, dono ko pehle charitrawaan hona chahiye. Yeh baat kuch ladkiyon ke liye thi, sab ke liye nahi." ("Radhe Radhe. I have been informed by some of you that a few sisters are upset because they listened to an incomplete video. In that video, it was said that nowadays, a 25-year-old girl... Look, the point being made was that some girls are such that they have been in live-in relationships and are involved with multiple men. And when such a girl becomes the daughter-in-law of a household, will she be able to maintain that relationship? That's why, whether it's a boy or a girl, both should be of good character first. This statement was meant for some girls, not all.") Who is Aniruddhacharya (Pic courtesy: Facebook/ @Aniruddhachary Ji Maharaj) Aniruddhacharya Maharaj, born Anirudh Tiwari in 1989 in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur, was drawn to Hindu spirituality from a tender age. His father, who was a Hindu priest, has deeply influenced his spiritual path. A prominent spiritual orator, Aniruddhacharya, is known for his spiritual teachings wrapped in humour. Aniruddhacharya is the founder of Gauri Gopal Ashram in Vrindavan in Mathura, UP, dedicated to animals, including cows. His brief stint on the reality show Bigg Boss also added to his popularity. He has over 25 million followers across various social media platforms. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Offers Prayers at Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple in Tamil Nadu


News18
26-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Aniruddhacharya Apologises For Saying ‘Unmarried Women Have Loose Character'
A video shows Swami Aniruddhacharya saying that 25-year-old unmarried women have loose character. He also suggested that girls should be married at the age of 14. A video of spiritual speaker Swami Aniruddhacharya has sparked outrage, especially among women, over his alleged derogatory comments towards 25-year-old women. The remarks, reportedly made during a religious event in Vrindavan's Gauri Gopal Ashram, have led to protests and sharp criticism from many groups. The clip, which is being widely circulated online, features while speaking at the event. He reportedly said, 'Ab ladki late hai 25 saal ki. Ab 25 saal ki ladki chaar jagah mu maar chuki hoti hai. Sab nahi par bahut. Aur wo 25 saal ki jab aati hai toh puri jawan hoke aati hai. Jab jawan hoke aayegi toh swabhavik hai ki uski jawani kahi fisal jaegi (Now girls are marrying at the age of 25. By then, many, not all, have already been with multiple men. When a girl comes at 25, she is fully grown. Naturally, her youth may slip away somewhere)." He also referred to the Sonam Raghuvanshi and Muskan Rastogi cases, saying, 'Jaise ki ek honeymoon manane gayi, par wo kisi aur ke sath reh chuki thi, uske sath chakkar tha. Wo drum wala case purana nahi hua jyada (Like a woman went on her honeymoon, but she had already been with someone else. That case involving the drum is not even old)." He also allegedly said that girls should be married off at the age of 14 so that they can adjust better within the family. After the footage circulated online, widespread anger started, particularly from women and social groups. According to Navbharat Times, the women advocates of the Mathura Bar Association called the remarks anti-constitutional and sexist and submitted a complaint to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). The advocates also staged a protest at the Collectorate and demanded strict legal action against Aniruddhacharya. Gunjan Sharma, state president of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas, strongly reacted to the video. As per Navbharat Times, she said that she will kill such an Acharya with her shoe. Meanwhile, Pandit Dinesh Falahari, the main petitioner in the Krishna Janmabhoomi case, also condemned the remarks and stated that such insensitive comments do not suit a person in a spiritual role. Swami Aniruddhacharya Issues An Apology As backlash intensified, Aniruddhacharya released a video apology through his official Instagram account. In it, he claimed that the viral video had been edited to create a misleading narrative. He said only a portion of his speech was circulated, while the rest, which offered clarification, was removed. In his statement, he said, 'Even if my incomplete words have hurt anyone, I apologise. Whether it is a man or a woman, both should be character-oriented. My comments were directed at some individuals, not the entire society." He reiterated that this clarification was edited out of the circulating video. When asked about the authenticity of the video, Aniruddhacharya suggested the possibility of AI manipulation. He said, 'Nowadays, it is the era of AI. Anyone can present my words however they like, using AI, and the world will think it is the truth." Despite the apology, protests from various women's and social organisations continue. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: 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.