Singer Shaan stands up against hate after being criticized for wishing Eid Mubarak in Muslim attire
Shaan receives immense support for hitting back at trolls
New Delhi: Popular singer Shantanu Mukherjee, also known as Shaan by his stage name, slammed trollers who criticised him for wishing “Eid Mubarak” dressed in Muslim Attire. On April 22, singer Shaan shared a picture quoting Eid wishes, on Instagram wearing a skull cap as he wrote "Eid Mubarak to You and Your Family."
In the meantime, his beautiful gesture triggered some right-wingers who flocked social media platforms trolling him for wishing Eid Mubarak.They criticized him for dressing up in Muslim attire despite being a Hindu.
“I have to unfollow u”, a netizen said.
“Ye muslim kab se ban gya, i thought he is Bengali”, another commented. (When did he become Muslim, i thought he is Bengali)
However, Shaan reacted to the hate and criticism received by trollers. In a video posted by Shaan soon after posting the ‘Eid Mubarak’ post, he said, he was disappointed by the mindset of trollers and did not expect this.
In the video, Shaan said he initially thought about ignoring the hateful comments but they continued, which led him to create the video to address and clarify the situation.
He clarified that the photo was captured three years ago from his music video titled Karam Karde.
“Usme ye Look Tha.. toh socha it goes with the occasion.. bas itni si baat” (It had this look, so I thought it goes well with the occasion), he wrote.
He further appealed to people to change their mindset and respect all religions. He also claimed that despite being a Hindu and proud Bhramin he was always taught to respect and celebrate all festivals.
"Since childhood, I was taught to celebrate all festivals and respect every religion. This is what I believe in and this is what every Indian should believe in too. Baaki aapki soch aapko Mubarak,"the singer said.
He referred to India as the “Mother of Democracy” and requested people to not have polarized thoughts as it only causes damage.
In the meantime, the video Shaan posted went viral on social media platforms and received lots of support and love from people. Netizens reshared the video on Twitter and praised him.
“Singer Shaan posted this pic on Eid. Right wingers started trolling him. He replied to those cheap trolls through video post.
Shaan, full respect to you !”, a user wrote on Twitter.
“Kudos @singer_shaan for standing your ground…”, neitizen tweeted.
Netizens praised him for not bowing down to the internet and sticking to his principles.
“Unlike many other bollywood celebrities, @singer_shaan didn't bow down to internet far right trolls who trolled him for wishing on Eid”, a tweet read.
“You got a lot of Spine Man @singer_shaan sir ,hope this courage of your goes contagious .
Sending love and hugs to you” Another netizen tweeted.
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Kudos @singer_shaan for standing your ground...
— Sadaf Jafar (@sadafjafar) April 23, 2023
उन का जो फ़र्ज़ है वो अहल-ए-सियासत जानें मेरा पैग़ाम मोहब्बत है जहाँ तक पहुँचे. https://t.co/uTjuaSmOH8
Shaan spoke on his IG Live. Politely explained his disagreement wrt hate comments on his Eid post to his 1.5mn followers, and how there shouldn't be hate for any festival or religion. Said that he's got many muslim friends, and this hate perturbed him.pic.twitter.com/318HFpvQc2
— Hussain Haidry (@hussainhaidry) April 23, 2023
Singer Shaan attacked & trolled for the crime of saying “Eid Mubarak”. Modi’s new India pic.twitter.com/6SeDNKtROR
— Swati Chaturvedi (@bainjal) April 24, 2023
Shan got trolled and attacked for wishing Eid in Muslim attire !
— Vijay Thottathil (@vijaythottathil) April 23, 2023
This is news India or Modi-fied India, listen to him and learn to respect each other be with each other ❤️
These RW morons are spoiling our nation. pic.twitter.com/ZSo32HVAoL
👍👍@singer_shaan this video makes a hake lot of difference. I hope other celebrities will grow a spine to save India becoming regressive.
— Somen M (@SomenMohanty) April 24, 2023
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Report on Sambhal mosque survey likely to be submitted to local court; security tight in district
Sambhal(UP) (PTI): Security was stepped up across the district ahead of Friday prayers and the likely submission of a report on the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid here by the court-appointed ASI team following claims that a temple once stood at the spot.
Tension has been brewing in Sambhal since November 19 when the court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid was carried out following claims that a Harihar temple previously stood at the site.
Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad, Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said security measures have been reinforced at sensitive religious sites in the area and around the court in Chandausi.
The lawyer for the Hindu side, Gopal Sharma, said the court hearing on Friday will see the plaintiff's side present their reply, and the court commissioner is expected to submit the findings from the survey conducted on the disputed site.
"Our further action will be determined after the survey report is reviewed," Sharma said.
Shakeel Ahmed Warsi, the lawyer representing the Muslim side, said they are fully prepared to present their case.
"We have all the necessary evidence, and we will first request a copy of the survey report before strongly presenting our side in court," Warsi stated.
Violence erupted on November 24 as protesters gathered near the mosque and clashed with security personnel, leading to stone pelting and arson. Four people died and scores of others were injured in the violence.
The situation remains tense, and local authorities are closely monitoring the developments to maintain peace and order.
