Renowned music composer A.R. Rahman invited actor Ram Charan to visit the Kadapa Dargah on Monday (November 18), where he inaugurated the 80th National Mushaira Ghazal (Urdu poet) conference. Initially, along with director Buchi Babu Sana, Charan visited the Vijaya Durga Devi Temple in Kadapa. There, he placed the script of his upcoming movie ‘RC16’ at the deity’s feet and conducted prayers. Later, at the dargah, Charan shared his connection with the place from his ‘Magadheera’ times. However, his visit to the dargah while wearing the Ayyappa mala has become controversial, with several netizens opposing it on social media. Mega fans are responding robustly to the criticisms.
Warm Welcome for Charan..
Mega Power Star Ram Charan (Ram Charan Kadapa Dargah) left Hyderabad Begumpet Airport to Kadapa on Monday night (November 19) at 7 PM. Upon arrival at the Kadapa airport, fans gave him a grand welcome. Aware of his arrival, a large number of Mega fans and Janasena workers created a buzz at the airport. As soon as Charan stepped out, he was greeted with loud cheers. He then headed to the Durga Devi Temple, followed by a large convoy of fans who celebrated his visit enthusiastically. Fans who arrived at the temple and dargah before Charan also gave him a grand welcome there. Videos related to this have gone viral on the internet.
Widespread Trolls on the Net
Currently, Ram Charan is wearing an Ayyappa mala. In this context, his visit to a dargah associated with another religion while wearing the mala is being questioned by many. They are accusing him of disrespecting both Hindus and Muslims. Some comments suggest that religious obligations must be adhered to by everyone, regardless of their status. They question if Rahman would accept an invitation to visit Tirumala, posing, “Can Rahman go there?” and argue that Charan has lost respect due to this single act.
Strong Responses from Charan’s Fans!
Charan’s fans are vigorously defending him against the trolls on the internet. They are clarifying that this isn’t the first time someone wearing an Ayyappa mala has visited the dargah. They remind people that devotees first visit the Vavar Juma Masjid in Erumeli before heading to the sacred Sabarimala. They also share videos related to this. Some question if the Constitution prohibits Hindus from visiting other religious sites, noting that prominent figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP CM Adityanath have visited dargahs because they respect other religions. Fans criticize the trend of using celebrity issues to gain popularity, stating that it has become quite fashionable recently.
