Kangana Ranaut, a prominent Bollywood actress and BJP leader, recently spoke out against Sam Pitroda’s controversial remarks about the looks of Indians. Pitroda’s statement, which suggested that people in different regions of India resembled various other ethnicities, sparked outrage and debate.
In response, Kangana took to Instagram Stories to express her thoughts on the matter. She criticized Pitroda for his comments, stating, “Congress Uncle Sam said south Indians look like Africans, East/north east Indians look like Chinese, people from Gujarat belt look like Arabs and people from up north look like white people. I wonder which part of India Uncle Sam belongs to because he looks more like a birdie than human.”
She went on to explain that the darker skin tone of Indians is a reflection of their ancestral heritage. Kangana highlighted the significance of names like Shyam and Krishna, emphasizing that darker-skinned individuals in India are connected to their rich cultural heritage, not to other ethnic groups like Africans or Chinese.
Pitroda’s remarks were made during a podcast where he emphasized the diversity of India and the importance of unity despite physical differences. However, his comments were met with criticism from various political figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Modi questioned the notion of judging people based on their skin color, while Sitharaman condemned the idea of playing a “game of skin color.”
The controversy surrounding Pitroda’s comments has sparked a larger discussion about identity, diversity, and the importance of respecting individual differences in a multicultural society. This incident serves as a reminder of the need to celebrate India’s rich heritage and embrace its diversity as a source of strength and unity.
