Mumbai: Popular Punjabi singer Afsana Khan, known for her powerful vocals and a stint on Bigg Boss 15, recently ignited a fresh wave of online discussion after performing a Rudrabhishek puja with her husband, Saaj. She shared a series of pictures of the ritual on Instagram, prompting both widespread appreciation and significant backlash from certain sections of social media users.
The visuals, posted by Khan, depicted her deeply engrossed in devotion while performing the Rudrabhishek of a Shivling alongside her husband, whose real name is Sajan Sharma. Accompanying the heartfelt images, the singer penned a caption stating, "My strength is my Mahadev," expressing her profound faith.
While numerous fans and fellow celebrities showered the couple with affection and lauded Afsana's spiritual commitment, a segment of online users quickly turned critical. These individuals questioned her religious beliefs, with comments ranging from challenging her upbringing to suggesting she change her name and religion. Some remarks even targeted her parents and the couple's respective faiths, though Khan has reportedly remained unfazed by the criticism, choosing not to respond publicly.
Afsana Khan hails from a Muslim family in Punjab; her late father, Sheera Khan, was a Punjabi singer, and her brother, Khuda Baksh, is also a recognized figure in the music industry. She married Saaj, a Punjabi singer and music producer, in 2022. The couple openly represents an interfaith union, and Afsana has previously demonstrated her reverence for Hindu religious traditions. Earlier this year, in July, she visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain with Saaj to seek blessings.
Beyond the personal realm, Afsana Khan has carved a niche for herself in the Punjabi music scene. She gained widespread recognition with the chart-topping hit 'Titliaan' and recently garnered attention for her track 'Tere Naal Nachna' from the film Dhurandhar, solidifying her strong fan base.
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