Anupam Kher has come out, defending his comments regarding the Ram Mandir donation ‘theft’. The actor, who recently called the issue ‘very small’, released a video statement on Monday night and clarified
that he will stand by what he stated. Kher claimed that some people are stretching his comments only to create a controversy and sent out a strong message saying, ‘I am not scared’.
Kher also questioned those who are sharing Naseeruddin Shah’s old video on social media to slam him and clarified that all is well between them.
“People are most afraid of the truth when it doesn’t align with their agenda. A few days ago, what I said about the theft at Ram Mandir, I said it with complete honesty and responsibility. Even today, I stand by every word of mine. But some people need an issue more than the truth. They want debate, controversy, noise. That’s why the matter was twisted and presented,” Anupam Kher wrote in the caption of his post.
“I just want to say this: I was never scared before, I’m not scared today, and I won’t be scared in the future. Be it trolls, so-called influencers, or leaders! No one’s noise will change my stance,” the actor added.
“Whatever I believe is right, that’s what I’ll say. Whether you agree or disagree, that’s your right. But speaking the truth is my right as well as my duty. The rest… whoever wants to do whatever, let them do it. I’ll remain just as I am. Jai Shri Ram! 😍🕉🙏 (sic),” he concluded.
सच से लोगों को सबसे ज़्यादा डर तब लगता है, जब वह उनके एजेंडे के अनुकूल नहीं होता।
कुछ दिन पहले मैंने राम मंदिर में हुई चोरी के बारे में जो कहा, पूरी ईमानदारी और ज़िम्मेदारी से कहा। आज भी अपने हर शब्द पर कायम हूँ।
लेकिन कुछ लोगों को सच से ज़्यादा एक मुद्दा चाहिए होता है। उन्हें… pic.twitter.com/1U2kHJfzhG— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 13, 2026
What Did Anupam Kher Say?
Anupam Kher recently sparked a massive debate on social media after his remarks on the alleged theft of donations linked to Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir went viral. The actor described the alleged ₹2-7 crore fund irregularity as a ‘minor’ issue while comparing it to the destruction and loot during the Mughal era.
However, his remarks did not sit well with many social media users, who criticised both the comparison and the timing of his comments. The viral clip prompted a flood of reactions on X, with users expressing disappointment and questioning Kher’s reasoning.
