Kapoor’s revelation exposes how extremism has spread its ugly tentacles to Bollywood
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor’s revelation that the attacker of her husband, Saif Ali Khan, did not steal anything has bolstered the notion that the alarming spread of intolerance and extremism—fueled by the ruling BJP-RSS nexus—has even penetrated the glittering world of Indian cinema.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the brutal stabbing of Saif Ali Khan follows a series of violent incidents, including the murder of politician Baba Siddique and a shooting near Salman Khan’s residence, both attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The attack occurred just days after Indian poet Kumar Vishwas publicly criticized Saif for naming his son Taimur, calling it an affront to Hindu sentiments. This has led to suspicions of Hindutva-inspired motives, compounded by the potential involvement of organized criminal groups like the Bishnoi gang.
Observers warn that these incidents underscore a worrying societal shift, where hate-driven ideologies and violence targeting Sikhs and Muslims are becoming increasingly normalized. Such developments point to the erosion of the rule of law and deepening divisions within Indian society.
It is worth mention here that Kareena Kapoor Khan told police she witnessed the intruder repeatedly stabbing her husband, Saif Ali Khan, during an attack at their Bandra residence early Thursday.
“The attacker was aggressive. I saw him attack Saif repeatedly… Our priority was to get him to the hospital,” Kareena told the police. She also shared her fear and trauma, saying, “After the attack, I was terrified, so Karisma took me to her house.”
Despite the violent nature of the attack, Kareena emphasized that nothing was stolen from the house.
“The attacker didn’t steal anything. Saif intervened to protect our younger son, Jehangir, and the attacker was unable to reach him. Saif tried to save the children and women,” she said.
