Did Anjali Arora Take a Dig at Ranbir Kapoor for Refusing Prasad in Old Ganesh Puja Video?
Anjali Arora has publicly addressed a resurfaced 2023 video of Ranbir Kapoor politely declining prasad due to his diet, emphasizing that prasad is a sacred blessing that should always be accepted with respect regardless of quantity.The old clip drew fresh social media backlash against Kapoor amidst his preparation to play Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s 'Ramayana'.
Actress Anjali Arora has reacted to a resurfaced video of actor Ranbir Kapoor refusing to eat prasad during a Ganesh puja. The old clip recently gained attention on social media, with some users expressing criticism over the actor’s refusal to eat prasad. Speaking about the incident, Anjali highlighted the importance of prasad as a blessing and encouraged people to accept it with respect. Ranbir Kapoor Faces Intense Backlash As Old Ganesh Chaturthi Video Resurfaces Ahead of ‘Ramayana’ Release.
Addressing the media during the Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’ trailer launch, Anjali stated, “I have just kept Lord Ganesha Prasad at home and I love sweet. I eat so much sweet that that's it. And anyway, the Prasad that we get is a blessing. It will not make our stomach full, we get good wisdom.” “So, the amount of Prasad you get, it’s not that you have to eat a lot. Eat a little bit because God gives you blessings.”
Recently, Ranbir Kapoor faced criticism on social media after an old video of the actor refusing prasad during a Ganesh puja resurfaced online. The clip is reportedly from 2023, when Ranbir visited a Ganpati pandal in Mumbai to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Following the puja, the Barfi actor distributed modaks among the paparazzi. When a photographer offered him prasad, Ranbir politely declined, saying that he was on a diet and asked the person to have it instead.
Anjali Arora on Ranbir Kapoor Refusing to Eat Prasad During Ganesh Puja
The old video resurfaced at a time when Ranbir is preparing to portray Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated “Ramayana.” The clip drew criticism from several social media users. Meanwhile, Anjali, who is set to portray Mata Sita in the upcoming mythological film Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, also spoke about her faith and her connection with the role. ‘Kacha Badam’ Girl Anjali Arora Reacts to Trolls Over Her Mata Sita Casting in ‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’.
“I have not selected this role myself. This role has been given to me by Lord Ram and Goddess Sita. And I am a big devotee of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman. I go to Hanuman temple every Tuesday. So, maybe this is the result of that. So, if they have given me blessings and told me to do it, then I will do it," she said.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 17, 2026 07:09 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).