The country has been left reeling after the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of at least 28 innocent people and injured many more. Grief and anger have gripped the nation, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded with a hard-hitting decision to terminate the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan—a move that signals a major diplomatic shift. Amid this heavy atmosphere, voices from the entertainment world have stepped in, most with support, a few with… well, less helpful contributions.
Karan Veer Mehra’s Poetic Gamble That Went Horribly Sideways
In what was presumably meant to be a heartfelt tribute, Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra shared a video of himself reciting a poem. His verses touched upon the divisive horrors of terrorism and how it fractures humanity across religious lines. Noble intent? Sure. Timing? Eh, not so much.
Rather than soothing frayed nerves, Karan’s video ended up striking many as tone-deaf and self-indulgent, given the rawness of the tragedy. Critics accused him of being insensitive, and some even outrageously labelled him a “sympathizer” for Pakistan.
Elvish Yadav Throws Shade with Classic Bigg Boss Sass
Joining the chaos was fellow TV sensation and Bigg Boss alumni Elvish Yadav, who snarkily questioned whether it was Pakistan who voted Karan Veer to victory on Bigg Boss. Oof. That’s the kind of burn you can feel through the screen.
Elvish, never one to hold back when the moment calls for some spicy commentary, tapped right into the audience’s sentiment. His fans cheered him on, while Karan found himself even deeper in the social media doghouse.
Enter Kushal Tandon: Full Roast Mode Activated
And just when Karan probably thought things couldn’t get worse, Kushal Tandon came out swinging—and he didn’t bother with subtlety.
Taking to his Instagram Stories, Kushal posted a screenshot of Karan’s poem video and wrote, “AREEE BHAI ISKE BATHROOM KA PANI BAND KARVAOOO. AUR PAKISTAN KI TICKET KARVAOOO.” (Translation for the non-Hindi folks: “Somebody cut off his water supply and book him a ticket to Pakistan.”) Savage doesn’t even begin to cover it.
Kushal’s unfiltered reaction spread across social media like wildfire. Some fans praised him for saying what everyone was thinking but didn’t have the guts to say. Others argued that the public mudslinging was unnecessary and only added fuel to an already messy situation.
Karan Veer Mehra Attempts Damage Control, but the Fire Keeps Spreading
Realizing the storm he had stirred, Karan took to Instagram Stories to post a clarification. In his note, he insisted the poem was aimed at promoting peace, not diminishing the gravity of the tragedy. He quoted, “An eye for an eye will not leave the whole world blind, the last person will still have one eye—and we all know who that last person might be.”
He also offered heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the Pahalgam attack and wished for the harshest punishments for the perpetrators. He ended with a quote from Suniel Shetty, light-heartedly adding, “Next holiday will be in Pahalgam.”
Noble? Maybe. Enough to calm the storm? Not even close.
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