Episode Highlights
- Nakul Mehta criticizes Hema Malini’s insensitive remarks on Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic disqualification.
- Vinesh Phogat announces her retirement after being 100 grams overweight.
- Celebrities show support for Vinesh Phogat following her disqualification.
Nakul Mehta, known for his roles in “Ishqbaaz” and “Bade Achhe Lagte Hain,” has strongly disagreed with Hema Malini’s recent comments about Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat being disqualified from the Paris Olympics. Many, including Mehta, have found the actress and BJP leader’s comments to be insensitive.
Vinesh Phogat Announces Retirement
माँ कुश्ती मेरे से जीत गई मैं हार गई माफ़ करना आपका सपना मेरी हिम्मत सब टूट चुके इससे ज़्यादा ताक़त नहीं रही अब।
— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) August 7, 2024
अलविदा कुश्ती 2001-2024 🙏
आप सबकी हमेशा ऋणी रहूँगी माफी 🙏🙏
After being declared ineligible for the gold medal match at the Paris 2024 Olympics due to being 100 grams overweight in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling category, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement on the morning of August 8, 2024. Her fans and supporters were shocked by this situation.
Nakul Mehta Criticizes Hema Malini’s Comments
Nakul Mehta reposted a video of Hema Malini’s comments on his X (formerly Twitter) handle and called it “disrespectful.” He criticized Malini for taking Phogat’s plight lightly during such a tough time.
Disgraceful https://t.co/unQStaKCjG
— Nakuul Mehta (@NakuulMehta) August 7, 2024
Hema Malini’s Controversial Video
In the controversial video, Hema Malini said,
“We all artists, women, and everyone should learn that even 100 grams matters. We feel very sorry for her; I hope she can lose that 100 grams quickly, but it won’t happen now.”
Vinesh Phogat’s Emotional Retirement Message
A day after her disqualification, Vinesh Phogat shared an emotional retirement message on social media, touching many hearts in India. Her poignant post read:
“Mother, wrestling has defeated me. I have lost. Forgive me, your dream and my strength are all shattered. I have no more strength left. Goodbye, wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be in debt to all of you.”
Background on Vinesh Phogat
Three-time Olympian and gold medalist in Asian and Commonwealth Games, Vinesh Phogat had competed in the 53 kg category throughout her career. However, this time she was moved to the 50 kg category to include 19-year-old wrestler Final Pangal, who was prepared to compete in the 53 kg category. Unfortunately, Pangal lost 0-10 in the early rounds and was expelled from Paris after attempting to use her sister Nisha’s recognition card to enter the athletes’ village.
Celebrity Support for Vinesh Phogat
After Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification, many celebrities from television and Bollywood have shown their support. Notable figures like Pooja Bhatt, Elvish Yadav, Divyanka Tripathi, and Ankita Lokhande have expressed their solidarity with Phogat during this challenging time. This news has left her fans and supporters in shock as they stand by the experienced wrestler.
InShort – Nakul Mehta Slams Hema Malini’s Comment on Vinesh Phogat’s Loss
Nakul Mehta criticized Hema Malini for her insensitive comments about Vinesh Phogat being disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being 100 grams overweight. Phogat announced her retirement the next day. Celebrities have shown their support for her during this tough time, and many fans are shocked by the situation.
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