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Mumbai, June 26: Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has sparked controversy by criticising Zohran Mamdani, son of internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and Ugandan-Gujarati Scholar Mahmood Mamdani, over his alleged remarks on Hinduism and the Jewish community.
Zohran Mamdani’s political rise and past protests
Zohran Mamdani, 33, recently won the Democratic primary for the mayoral post in New York City. he is known for his progressive political stance and activism. However, in 2020, he led a protest at Times Square against the Bhoomi Pujan of the Ayodhya Ram Temple. In that demonstration, derogatory slogans were raised against the community. Now, BJP MP and film actress Kangana Ranaut has entered this matter.
Kangana Ranaut took to her social media platform X to express her views on Mamdani and his family background.
She wrote,
His mother is Mira Nair, one of our best filmmakers, Padmashri , a beloved and celebrated daughter born and raised in great Bharat based in Newyork, she married Mehmood Mamdani ( Gujarati origin) a celebrated author, and obviously son is named Zohran, he sounds more Pakistani than Indian ….. whatever happened to his Hindu identity or bloodline and now he is ready to wipe out Hinduism, wow!! It’s the same story everywhere. On a different note met Mira ji on couple of occasions Congratulations to the parents.
Debate Over Identity and Ideology
Ranaut’s post has triggered widespread online discussion about Zohran Mamdani’s cultural identity, his views on Hinduism, and the role of diaspora politics. Supporters of Mamdani see him as a progressive voice for social justice, while critics, including Kangana, have questioned what they see as hostility toward Hindu traditions and values.
No Response Yet from Mamdani
As of now, Zohran Mamdani has not responded publicly to Kangana Ranaut’s remarks or the ongoing backlash over his past protest and alleged comments. The issue continues to dominate discussion in both American and Indian media circles, especially among the diaspora community.
