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News18
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Badshah SLAMS Man Eating KFC In ISKCON Restaurant: ‘Even the Chicken Would Be Embarrassed'
Badshah responds to viral video of a man eating KFC chicken in ISKCON's vegetarian restaurant. The rapper slams the act, calling it disrespectful. Rapper and actor Badshah has strongly condemned a viral video that has left many Indians outraged. The video, which shows an African-British man entering Govinda's—a pure vegetarian restaurant operated by ISKCON—and eating KFC chicken inside the premises, has sparked a storm of criticism online for what many believe was a deliberate act of provocation. In the clip, the man is seen asking the restaurant staff if they serve meat. When informed that the venue is strictly vegetarian, he dramatically pulls out a KFC box from his backpack, places it on the counter, and begins eating the chicken in full view of the diners. What stirred more anger was the fact that he allegedly began offering the chicken to other patrons, many of whom were visibly uncomfortable. Horrendous. 😳😡This African-British youth entered into ISKCON's Govinda restaurant – knowingly that it's pure Veg restaurant – asked if there's meat available, then pulled out his KFC box and not only ate chicken (chewed like a 🐷), but also offered others working/eating in… — Tathvam-asi (@ssaratht) July 19, 2025 Despite being asked to leave, the man continued his antics until security was called. He was then escorted out, but not before continuing to cause a scene. As the video went viral across social media, reactions poured in, with netizens calling out the act as 'disrespectful," 'insensitive," and 'calculated." Badshah, never one to shy away from speaking his mind, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, July 20, and posted a sharp response. He wrote, 'Even the chicken would be embarrassed. Dude wasn't hungry for chicken, he was hungry for some 🩴 on that face." Even the chicken would be embarrassed. Dude wasnt hungry for chicken, he was hungry for some 🩴 on that face. True strength is in respecting what you dont understand. — BADSHAH (@Its_Badshah) July 20, 2025 The witty yet biting comment was followed by a more reflective note. 'True strength is in respecting what you don't understand." Badshah's words seemed to resonate with many users who applauded him for calling out the act while reinforcing the importance of cultural respect. While the identity of the man in the video remains unconfirmed, the backlash has been swift and widespread. ISKCON followers and members of the public alike have expressed their disappointment, with some suggesting legal action be taken. Badshah, who has millions of followers and fans, is known for his chart-topping songs and lively social media presence. Whether it's calling out online trolls or commenting on cultural issues, the rapper often uses his platform to speak up. On the professional front, he was recently seen as a judge on the singing reality show Indian Idol and is reportedly part of the cast of the upcoming film Sunny Sanskaari Ki Tulsi Kumari, starring Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan. First Published: July 20, 2025, 22:00 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.
Indian Express
20-07-2025
- Indian Express
Viral video: Man eats KFC inside vegetarian restaurant run by ISKCON in London, sparks outrage
A video that surfaced across social media has triggered strong reactions after a man was seen eating chicken inside Govinda's, a vegetarian restaurant run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in London. The video, shows a man of African descent entering the premises and asking staff if meat was served. When informed that the eatery only offers vegetarian food, he pulled out a box of KFC chicken and began eating it inside the restaurant. Footage shows the man standing at the counter while eating, and at one point offering the non-vegetarian food to other customers and staff members, which appeared to make several people uncomfortable. Despite being asked to leave by restaurant staff and patrons, the man continued eating before being removed from the premises by security. The act drew widespread condemnation on social media. Many users questioned the motivation behind it, with some describing it as an intentional insult to Hindu dietary and religious values. One X user wrote, 'What should we call this? Racism or provocation?' Horrendous. 😳😡 This African-British youth entered into ISKCON's Govinda restaurant – knowingly that it's pure Veg restaurant – asked if there's meat available, then pulled out his KFC box and not only ate chicken (chewed like a 🐷), but also offered others working/eating in… — Tathvam-asi (@ssaratht) July 19, 2025 Another said, 'He achieved nothing by harassing people! Zero achievement but created a nuisance in society.' A third commented, 'Hope the complaint was filed with police. Don't know if he can be arrested for this or not, but this is hate towards Hindus. He knew they wouldn't react, that's why he did this.' Others questioned the response from those present, with one post reading, 'They're just smiling and filming. If you won't act, don't expect others to.' Another added, 'Intentionally breaking a religious rule like this shows intolerance — and society shouldn't ignore it.' A different user suggested the act was done for attention, writing, 'He did it just for two extra followers on YouTube.' STRONGLY CONDEMN: Man walks into ISKCON's Govinda, a pure veg restaurant, checks if it's vegetarian, then shamelessly stuffs his mouth with KFC chicken right on their counter! Staff, customers ask him to leave but he keeps on chewing – just for 2 extra followers on YouTube.… — Asawari Jindal (@AsawariJindal15) July 19, 2025 Indian rapper and singer Badshah took to X to slam the targeted disrespect to Hindus in London, posting, 'Even the chicken would be embarrassed. Dude wasn't hungry for chicken, he was hungry for some chappal on that face.' Even the chicken would be embarrassed. Dude wasnt hungry for chicken, he was hungry for some 🩴 on that face. True strength is in respecting what you dont understand. — BADSHAH (@Its_Badshah) July 20, 2025 ISKCON, a global spiritual organisation founded in 1966 by AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, promotes Krishna consciousness and a vegetarian lifestyle based on the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and Vedic scriptures. Its restaurants, including Govinda's, serve only pure vegetarian meals as part of its religious observance. As of now, there is no confirmation of any formal complaint or police involvement.
NDTV
20-07-2025
- NDTV
Outrage After African-British Man Eats Chicken Inside ISKCON Restaurant In London: "Horrendous"
A shocking incident unfolded at ISKCON's Govinda restaurant, a well-known pure vegetarian establishment, when a British youth of African descent entered the premises and asked if they served meat. Upon being informed that the restaurant only serves vegetarian food, the man brazenly pulled out a box of chicken from KFC and proceeded to eat it inside the restaurant. What's more, he offered the non-vegetarian food to others present, including staff and patrons. The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about whether this act was motivated by racism or Hindu hate. According to the video, the incident happened in London. Here's the video: Horrendous. 😳😡 This African-British youth entered into ISKCON's Govinda restaurant - knowingly that it's pure Veg restaurant - asked if there's meat available, then pulled out his KFC box and not only ate chicken (chewed like a 🐷), but also offered others working/eating in… — Tathvam-asi (@ssaratht) July 19, 2025 Internet users have slammed the man's blatant disregard for the restaurant's ethos and called it an act of racism. Some said that his actions may have been driven by a lack of understanding or a deliberate attempt to disrespect the cultural and religious values of the Hindu community. One user wrote, "He achieved nothing by harassing people! Zero achievement but created a nuisance in society." Another commented, "Hope the complaint was filed in the local police station … Don't know if he can be arrested for this or not, but this is pure hate towards Hindus and he is fully aware that Hindus won't retaliate, so he dared to do such a horrendous thing." A third said, "Why didn't they call the police? They are smiling, if you are a coward don't ask others for help." A fourth added, "The intentional violation of a cultural and religious norm in this manner is a clear demonstration of intolerance that cannot be tolerated in any civilised society."
