During the ongoing Ganesh Utsav 2025 in Mumbai, many TV industry stars became a part of the celebration. Among them were the popular TV couple Jasmin Bhasin and Aly Goni. Both arrived to seek blessings from Ganpati Bappa with their friends and co-stars.
Aly Goni Ganpati Controversy: The vibrancy of Ganesh Utsav is visible everywhere in Mumbai at this time. Stars from the small and big screen are installing and worshipping Ganpati Bappa in their homes and pandals with devotion and faith. In this series, popular TV couple Jasmin Bhasin and Aly Goni also welcomed Ganpati.
They participated in the Ganpati festival along with their close friends and industry peers. On this occasion, their home was filled with a devotional atmosphere along with the presence of friends adding to the vibrancy.
What was seen in the viral video?
In the video that surfaced on social media, Jasmin Bhasin and her close friend Nia Sharma are seen chanting "Ganpati Bappa Morya" loudly. Meanwhile, Aly Goni, standing next to them, remains completely silent. Even when prompted by Jasmin, Aly does not chant "Ganpati Bappa Morya" even once.
Because of this, many social media users questioned Aly's reaction. Some said he wasn't doing it because he is Muslim, while others termed it "disrespectful."
Debate Erupts on Social Media
As soon as the video surfaced, a debate ignited on the internet. One section criticized Aly Goni, writing that if he was not comfortable with the celebration, he should not have attended. One user wrote, "Why did he come if he felt so uncomfortable? Jasmin should have thought about it." Another user, comparing him to Sonakshi Sinha and her husband, said, "Sonakshi's husband is better, who openly supports her on every occasion."
In a third comment, someone wrote, "But why is he making faces? He could have at least smiled gracefully." However, not all users were critical of Aly. A large number of fans also came out in his support. They wrote that everyone has the right to behave according to their faith and religious beliefs.
One user commented, "Did Jasmin ever force Ali to offer namaz or observe fasts? If not, then why are you questioning Ali now?" Another wrote, "One should respect the faith of others. If Ali didn't chant the slogan, what's wrong with that? It's his personal choice." A third person said, "Jasmin should not have forced him. Everyone's religion and belief is their private matter."
Religious Faith vs. Social Pressure
This is not the first time a celebrity has been trolled for their personal faith during religious events. Such incidents are often seen in the Indian entertainment industry, where stars are expected to react in accordance with everyone's sentiments at public events. The same happened in Aly Goni's case. While some people termed it religious intolerance, others called it respect for his personal rights and individual faith.
