Mumbai: A video of BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj challenging Rahul Gandhi to recite the full Vande Mataram has resurfaced online, drawing a reaction from Hrithik Roshan.
The actor’s brief comment has brought renewed attention to the political exchange.
Ruchira Chaturvedi shared a video on Instagram in which Swaraj can be heard challenging Rahul Gandhi, saying, “I’m issuing a challenge to you today. You want to smash the patriarchy – fair enough. I am perfectly comfortable singing Christmas carols, singing Vande Mataram in its entirety, and reciting the Shiv Tandav. So, I challenge you: if you truly want to smash the patriarchy, then go ahead and sing the full version of Vande Mataram.”
Reacting to the reel, Hrithik commented, “Huh? Is this real. Wow.”
His comment quickly drew attention, garnering more than 12,000 likes and over 100 replies.
The remarks date back to the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Pune last month, where Rahul Gandhi spoke about challenging patriarchy and removing barriers that restrict women.
“What is the mindset? That a girl has a place, she should be locked in a cage, she should be controlled, she should not work, and boys should get full freedom… if they want to abuse they can abuse, if they want to work they can work… We do not want such Hindustan,” he said.
“Together we have to finish this patriarchy — smash the patriarchy! And my message to you, simple message: Be loud, be proud, and fight for your space in society,” he added.
On the work front, Hrithik Roshan was last seen in YRF’s spy thriller ‘War 2’ and also made a cameo in ‘Alpha’.
He also featured in the Netflix documentary ‘The Roshans’.
Meanwhile, his production banner HRX Films is backing Storm and Mess for Prime Video. He is also set to make his directorial debut with ‘Krrish 4’.
