‘Why Such Public Grief Is Not Shown For Soldiers’, Rocky Jaiswal Reacts To Farhana Bhatt’s Comment On Ayatollah – Woman’s era Magazine
Former Bigg Boss 19 contestant Farhana Bhatt has sparked a massive debate on social media after publicly mourning and expressing grief on the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei who reportedly died following a US-Israeli attack. Her reaction has now drawn a sharp response from tv director Rocky Jaiswal, husband of popular television actress Hina Khan known for her hit show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai that aired on Star Plus.
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Rocky Jaiswal Reacts To Farhana Bhatt’s Comment
In an interview with one of the media houses, Farhana Bhatt expressed deep grief over Ali Khamenei’s death in Iraq attack. She said she was unable to sleep after Sehri when she came to know about his alleged demise and described the late leader as a personality who would always live in people’s hearts. According to her, many Kashmiris were deeply shocked by the news. “I didn’t sleep at all after Sehri. I was so sad. This should never have happened,” she stated during the interaction.
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Her public statement quickly went viral, triggering mixed reactions online. While some supported her stance, others strongly criticized her remarks. Amid all these statements, Without naming Farhana directly, Rocky Jaiswal posted a lengthy message on his Instagram story on March 2. In his post, he wrote that he does not mind who mourns whom as long as it remains private, but once expressed publicly, it invites criticism.
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He further questioned why such public grief is not often shown for Indian soldiers, victims of attacks, government officials, or even national icons like late scientist Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Rocky further added that loyalty defines everything to him and implied that mourning a foreign leader while not expressing similar sentiments for one’s own country raises questions on people’s integrity. His statement fueled further debate across platforms, with users divided over freedom of expression versus national sentiment.
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Let us tell you that the geopolitical tension intensified after confirmation of the US-Israel strike on Iran’s Supreme Leader, leading to protests in several parts of India. Reports suggested contrasting reactions globally, while demonstrations erupted in some Indian cities like Lucknow, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, there were also reports of celebrations in parts of Tehran. 
As global tensions continue to rise, the reactions of public figures like Farhana Bhatt and Rocky Jaiswal have added another layer to the ongoing discourse, highlighting how international events increasingly shape conversations within the Indian entertainment industry.
