Anupam Kher Refuses To Change Stance Despite Backlash Amid Ram Mandir Embezzlement Case

Actor Anupam Kher has landed in the middle of a social media storm over his remarks on the donation embezzlement controversy at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. The actor drew flak after calling the alleged irregularities in counting offerings from the temple's donation boxes "a very minor thing." Now, Anupam has hit back at trolls, asserting that he stands firmly by his statement and insisting that no amount of noise can force him to change his stance.

In the video, Anupam is heard saying, “A few days ago, I visited the Ram Mandir and spoke what was in my heart. Some people didn't like it. They felt it went against their agenda. They wanted to push a particular narrative and line of action, so they decided that Anupam Kher had said something wrong. Then the question became: how do we target him? How do we troll him? How do we abuse him? Soon, an entire ecosystem came together to target me." He mentioned that he is a self-made man, and is not scared of anything.

Posting the video, Anupam wrote, “People are most afraid of the truth when it doesn't align with their agenda. A few days ago, what I said about the theft at Ram Mandir, I said it with complete honesty and responsibility. Even today, I stand by every word of mine.”

“But some people need an issue more than the truth. They want debate, controversy, noise. That's why the matter was twisted and presented. I just want to say this: I was never scared before, I'm not scared today, and I won't be scared in the future. Be it trolls, so-called influencers, or leaders! No one's noise will change my stance. Whatever I believe is right, that's what I'll say. Whether you agree or disagree, that's your right. But speaking the truth is my right as well as my duty. The rest… whoever wants to do whatever, let them do it. I'll remain just as I am,” he added.

Amid the ongoing Ram Mandir donation embezzlement controversy, Anupam described the Ram Mandir donation theft as minor when compared with atrocities from the Mughal era. In an interview with India Today, Anupam said that a thief is a thief, regardless of whether they come from within or outside, and stressed that the incident should not be viewed through a communal or religious lens. Drawing a comparison with the destruction and looting of temples during the Mughal era, he described the present episode as "a very, very minor thing" in comparison.

He said, "Temples were plundered when the Mughals destroyed them; they were looted when Mughal kings killed Brahmins and weighed the sacred threads stripped from their bodies. Plunder occurred when numerous Mughal emperors arrived and carted away everything from the temples; it occurred when women were raped within temple premises. That is a far greater issue. If we overcame that, then I believe this is a very minor matter – simply a case of human greed on the part of a few individuals."

Since then, Anupam has been getting massive backlash on social media. In another interview with PTI, Anupam said those responsible for the alleged theft of donation money at the Ram temple in Ayodhya should be caught and punished. Anupam is shooting for his next movie Shri Ram Bhoomi in Ayodhya at the moment.

Sugandha Rawal has been writing about entertainment and lifestyle for over 13 years, and if there's one thing that's kept her going, it's a genuine love for storytelling. She completed her graduation in Journalism from the University of Delhi and went on to earn her Master of Media from IP University. Beginning her career in the fast-paced environment of news wire reporting, she learned the art of accuracy, speed, and storytelling under pressure. She later expanded her horizons in print journalism, where she honed her feature-writing skills and developed a keen eye for detail and narrative depth. These days, she's firmly rooted in digital journalism, adapting and evolving with a media landscape that never sits still. Over the years, Sugandha has covered everything from Bollywood and celebrity culture to wellness trends and lifestyle shifts. She enjoys spotting the drama behind headlines, the emotion behind interviews, and the details that others might miss. When she is not chasing the latest entertainment update or lifestyle trend, you will find her observing the cultural shifts that shape the stories we consume every day.Read More