Tahira Kashyap Called ‘Disrespectful’ For Sitting On A Buddha Statue, Apologises. She Could’ve Been More Sensitive
What would the Internet be without trolls? A happier place. But no one wants that. Celebrities are mocked or criticized for whatever they do, wear or even their movie choices for that matter. Writer-director, Tahira Kashyap who was detected with pre-invasive breast cancer last year has been facing some major trolling online for sitting in the lap of a Buddha statue. Tahira was unaware of what would be the outcome of the post and later went on to apologize for the same. After many internet users slammed her for being disrespectful, she wrote, “I apologise if I have offended anybody, but I myself am a Nicherin’s Buddhism practitioner and I felt embraced in the lap of Buddha. Every religion, every philosophy is about love. In no way did I mean to disrespect. Sorry if I have hurt anyone. From my perspective there is only love.”
Tahira Kashyap who recently directed a music video for Ayushmann’s brother Aparshakti Khuranna removed the post after receiving some unpleasant comments and shared another picture of her. Tahira wrote, “I absolutely never want to be a source of hurt and pain for anyone. Sorry for unintentionally agonising few people, wish love and peace for everyone Was the most beautiful, relaxing experience at @atmantan Was in sync with nature and it’s blessings! From chilling in night suits, to collecting jamuns and eating them, it was a lovely experience. Also do see the lovely business plan my son has. (He is very concerned about his parents careers) The highlight was the lovely, experienced and courteous staff, the company of my best friend @komal20to77 and her kids and the lovely moments that I shall treasure and have shared here without any filter! #beingtransformed #familywellnesscamp2019 #atmantan #nofilter.”
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We get that she didn’t want to hurt feelings. But this move certainly does seem a little insensitive. When it comes to celebrities, unfortunately, they are required to be that much more mindful of what they do. I mean, yes, the audience is a little touchy but then this could have totally been avoided. One user commented, “You can be a liberal woman but do you consider “sitting on the lap of a statue of a religious leader “ is cool? One minute of silence to everyone who actually believed you’re a sensible lady than the most….” Another user said, “Very bad.. Sitting on Buddha is Very Idiotic…education people r doing dis type of shit .. Den what will the uneducated people do.. Seriously it’s very Very Stupid thing U do.. Have Sum Respect for God.” No, none of the people are known for their eloquence but this is where it’s at and we think she could’ve easily let dodged this backlash.
On the professional front, Tahira Kashyap will soon make her directorial debut with a film to be produced by Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar.
