Shailesh Lodha's comments on kathavachaks sparked controversy on social media

During a Katha on Shiva Purana organized by Arun Singh, Chairman of the District Land Bank in Unnao (UP state), Deputy Kunda Raguraj Pratap Singh, known as Raja Bhaiya, attended the event. At this meeting, he emphasized that Shiva Mahapurana is a crucial scripture of the Hindu religion. Raja Bhaiya also mentioned the mutual respect between Shri Rama and Lord Shiva and invited Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri to conduct a Rama-Katha in Pratapgarh (Kunda).

During this event, he made a statement whose video recording went viral on social media. Speaking on stage, Raja Bhaiya stated that when a Muslim speaks about Islam, society as a whole supports his viewpoint, but when a Hindu speaks about Sanatana or Hindutva, it is the Hindus themselves who start arguing and objecting.

He added that India remains a constitutional state only as long as the majority of Hindus prevail here. In his opinion, it is impossible to imagine India without Hindutva, and the very concept of India is inconceivable without Hindutva.

It is worth noting that this Tuesday, Raja Bhaiya participated in the religious event Shidip Shiva Mahapurana, which was held in the village of Gauri, Bigapur, Unnao. During his speech at this religious event dedicated to Sanatana and Hindutva, he reiterated his position. He insisted that the existence of India and Hindutva are interconnected, and that the status of a constitutional state depends on the predominance of Hindus.

His remarks prompted loud cheers of 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Har Har Mahadeva' at the Katha venue. Currently, Raja Bhaiya's statement is being actively discussed in the political and social circles of the state.

Furthermore, Raja Bhaiya himself is organizing the Katha of Dhirendra Shastri in Kunda. This major festival is scheduled for November 17th. The venue will be Mandapam Yogiraj Devarkha Baba, located on the Rajbhavan Benti airstrip. Preparations for this large event are currently underway, and invitations are being distributed to people.

Actress Sai Pallavi shared her thoughts on her upcoming role as Mother Sita in director Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated film 'Ramayana'. Her statements have attracted significant public attention.

When offered the role of Sita, she stated that she decided to portray this character not by relying on her intellect, but by leaning on prayer and devotion. The film 'Ramayana' is generating immense excitement among fans.

The project 'Ramayana' features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Mother Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana. In connection with her role, Sai Pallavi made a statement that is actively being discussed.

Recently, Sai Pallavi participated in Amitabh Bachchan's show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 18'. During the promotion of this show, 'Big B' asked her about her initial thoughts upon learning about the role of Mother Sita. Sai's answer proved to be quite unique.

She explained that usually, when taking on any role, she contemplates what new perspective she can bring to the character. However, after receiving the role of Mother Sita, her approach completely changed. The actress stated: 'I didn't want to use my brain.' She added that previously she always thought about what she could do for the character, but for the first time, she thought about what she would gain by playing the role of Mother Sita. These words clearly indicate that for her, this character is not just a movie role, but an exceptional experience.

Furthermore, Sai Pallavi mentioned that she did not wish to overthink the role, preferring to dedicate herself entirely to the experience. She said: 'I wanted to remain completely transparent. I didn't want to think about anything. I just prayed and said: Mother Sita, please play this role through me. That's it.' These words demonstrated her attitude towards the character: while artists meticulously prepare for a role, Sai prioritized prayer and self-dedication for the portrayal of Mother Sita.

The film 'Ramayana', directed by Nitesh Tiwari, aims to present the Indian epic in a new format on the big screen. In it, Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Mother Sita, Yash plays Ravana, and Ravi Dubey plays Lakshmana. The story narrates the life of Lord Rama, his marriage to Mother Sita, and the fourteen-year exile. During the exile, Mother Sita and Lakshmana also go with him. The appearance of Ravana then leads the plot to a major turn. It is expected that the story of Mother Sita's abduction will be shown at the end of the first part of the film, after which the further struggle can be seen in the second part. The film is planned for release in two parts; the first part is scheduled to be released in international cinemas on November 5, 2026.

Another interesting detail about the cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Ravi Dubey will appear together with Amitabh Bachchan in a special episode of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 18' for Diwali. This episode will be broadcast on Sony TV and SonyLIV on October 29 and 30 at 9 PM.