The renowned Hindi film actress, Simi Garewal, has found herself at the center of controversy on social media following a post she made to commemorate the festival of Dussehra. In her message, she referred to the mythical figure Ravana, describing him as exceptionally intelligent, which sparked significant backlash online. Let’s delve into the details surrounding this incident.
Entertainment Desk, New Delhi. Every year, the festival of Vijayadashami, commonly known as Dussehra, commemorates the defeat of evil, symbolized by the burning of effigies of Ravana. This year, the celebrations took place on October 2, and it was during this time that Simi Garewal made a post that ignited a wave of controversy. The actress, who is well-known for her candid remarks in the Hindi film industry, shared her thoughts on Ravana, which did not sit well with many social media users.
Simi Garewal, recognized for her forthrightness in the realm of Hindi cinema, took to social media to express her views on Dussehra. In her post, she praised Ravana, labeling him as an intellectual figure. She suggested that rather than being classified as purely evil, Ravana’s actions could be viewed as merely mischievous.
Simi’s Controversial Dussehra Post
On the occasion of Dussehra, Simi Garewal shared a thought-provoking post on her X account, stating, “Dear Ravana, each year, we celebrate the triumph of good over evil, but perhaps your actions could be considered ‘a bit mischievous’ rather than outright ‘bad.’ After all, what you did was not entirely devoid of merit. I believe you may have kidnapped a woman in a moment of haste, but you treated her with respect, offering her good food, shelter, and even security (albeit not the most appealing).”
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She continued, “Your marriage proposal was laden with humility, and you did not resort to violence when faced with rejection. Even at the moment of your demise at the hands of Lord Ram, you demonstrated such intelligence by apologizing. I have no doubt that you were more educated than many in our Parliament today. Friends, please do not take offense at my tribute to you.” Following this post, the backlash against Simi escalated, leading her to delete the contentious message.
Simi Garewal Faces Backlash
In response to her post, many users expressed their discontent, with one commenter stating, “I wish this self-proclaimed intellectual, Simi Garewal, would take the time to read the Ramayana before sharing such foolish tweets. Ravana was not a good person; he was a misguided individual who once misinterpreted the intentions of Apsara Rambha, leading to dire consequences. He did not approach Sita out of fear of a curse but continues to be glorified by those who admire today’s Asura-like figures.”
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Many social media users joined in the criticism, emphasizing that praising Ravana was inappropriate. One commenter remarked, “Individuals like Simi, who trivialize the trauma experienced by women, are a genuine curse to both society and women themselves.”
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As the backlash intensified, Simi Garewal became a target of online trolling. While she has since removed the post, she has yet to respond to the overwhelming criticism directed at her.
