'Rahul Gandhi is a brave leader...': Netizens divided over Saif Ali Khan's reply when asked about his fav politician
Devara actor Saif Ali Khan, while promoting his latest movie in an interview, said he thinks what Rahul Gandhi has done is "very impressive.¡± The remark has sparked debate among netizens, as some feel he has made the wrong choice of politician, while a section is also there who feel the actor has replied very directly.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, well-known for his witty and unapologetic replies, has once again drawn all the attention on the internet towards him. His recent reply to a journalist asking about his favourite politician has sparked a debate over social media platform X (former Twitter). India Today's Rahul Kanwal, during an event, asked the Devara star about his favourite politician, to which he replied, "I think what Rahul Gandhi has done is very impressive.¡± On further inquiry of what kind of politician do Saif like, the actor said, ¡°I like a Brave Politician, an Honest Politician."
Rahul Gandhi is a brave leader...? - Actor Saif Ali Khan#SaifAliKhan #RahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/BWpWWAJ2tO
¡ª Tasneem bano (@Tasneembano1993) September 27, 2024
Netizens have now flooded X with all kinds of opinions, where some can be seen supporting Saif for his witty yet direct answer while others are after him for not praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Here is what netizens are debating about:
One of the users who looked totally against the actor's thought process wrote, "Saif Ali Khan, a Bollywood product of nepotism, is supporting Rahul Gandhi, a political product of nepotism. The majority of these clueless Bollywood actors would choose Rahul Gandhi over Modi any day."
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Second user who did not like Saif's choice of poliitician wrote, "Saif Ali Khan likes & endorses Rahul over Modi ji..I'm not surprised."
Another X user who liked Saif's direct reply wrote, "Saif ali khan Destroyed in 10 seconds.. Rahul kawal shocked Saif Ali Khan Rocked." One more supporter of Saif's statement wrote, "What he says is absolutely true¡ªRahul Gandhi Ji has changed people¡¯s views about him through his hard work."
A few more comments on Saif's remark:
Thinking about Rahulji
¡ª Koshy Varghese (@koshy1970) September 27, 2024
You can see and feel the political WINDS are changing fast in favour of @ RahulGandhi.
¡°I like a Brave Politician, an Honest Politician. I think what Rahul Gandhi has done is very impressive.¡± ??
Saif Ali Khan Cine Actor at the India Today conclave https://t.co/gHpaST3J24
Akshay Kumar praises Narendra Modi, he is ?????
¡ª GYAN JHA (@Codexgyan) September 27, 2024
Anupam Kher praises Narendra Modi, he is ?????
Amitabh Bachchan praises Narendra Modi, he is ?????
But if Saif Ali Khan praises Rahul Gandhi, he is true natšªonalist secular bla bla
H Y P O C R I S Y ?by Chongressi Amdkosh.
Saif Ali Khan in Devara
Saif is nowadays promoting his film Devara, which also stars South Indian superstar Jr. NTR and Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor.
The film's first part has hit theatres and is receiving a mix of reactions from the audience and critics.
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