Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has sparked controversy with an indirect comment about Ranbir Kapoor’s attendance at the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya. In an interview with Bollywood Thikana, Abhijeet expressed his displeasure, saying, “When Ram Mandir was inaugurated, a person who eats beef was invited, aur aap Gau Mata karahe hain.”
The Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Mandir was attended by prominent Bollywood stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt, and Ayushmann Khurrana. However, Abhijeet’s remarks, seemingly aimed at Ranbir Kapoor, have reignited a debate among fans and critics.
Ranbir Kapoor’s 2011 comment about eating beef resurfaced during the promotions of his 2022 film Brahmastra, leading to protests by Bajrang Dal activists. The activists barred Ranbir and his wife, Alia Bhatt, from entering the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, citing the actor’s past remarks as offensive.
Abhijeet further criticized the film industry while reflecting on his song Dil Ka Jo Haal Hai from the 2013 film Besharam. The singer, known for his spoken views, said, “Thank God, I am not a singer of this era. I sang a song, Dil Ka Jo Haal Hai, in a super flop film. The song wasn’t a hit. No one knows about the song’s film. However, if you play the song, you would know who sang it.”
He added, “Even if the floppiest song plays, people would know whose song it is, not the hero or film attached to it. The property belongs to the music company. They have the rights, and we don’t get royalty. However, everyone has ears, and the voice that goes to the ear and heart is mine.”
Directed by Abhinav Kashyap, Besharam featured Ranbir Kapoor alongside Pallavi Sharda, Rishi Kapoor, and Neetu Kapoor. The film was widely criticized and failed at the box office.
