Cinema VinesAn old clip of Ranbir Kapoor from a past Ganpati celebration has resurfaced online, reigniting a debate over prasad and celebrity conduct. In the footage, the actor is seen visiting a pandal, receiving blessings, and taking a box of sweets from the priest. He then turns to photographers and remarks, “Main diet par hoon. Aap log kha loge,” which translates to “I am on a diet, will you all eat?” After the crowd agrees, he hands over the sweets and walks away.
The moment drew sharp criticism from netizens, many of whom accused Kapoor of disrespecting a sacred offering. In Hindu tradition, prasad is food blessed by the gods and is meant to be consumed with reverence. The incident has become a reference point in discussions about faith, fitness, and public image.
Amid this controversy, actress Anjali Arora offered a contrasting view during the trailer launch of the upcoming epic Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, in which she portrays Goddess Sita. When asked about prasad, Arora said, “Main toh khud Ganpati rakh kar aayi hoon ghar pe. And I love sweets. Main toh itna meetha khati hoon,” meaning she brings Ganpati home and loves sweets. She added, “Aur waise bhi jo Prasad humein milta hai woh aashirvaad hota hai. Usse na humara weight badta hai. Usse humein sadbhudhi hi milti hai,” stressing that prasad is a blessing that does not add weight but imparts wisdom.
Arora advised, “Toh jitna prasad aapko mile, yeh nahi hai ki bahut saara khana hai, par thoda thoda khaya karo. Kyunki woh bhagwan ka aashirvaad hota hai. Aur aapko nahi pata kab kya mil jaye. Suna hai na kisi bhi roop mein Narayan mil jayenge,” encouraging people to eat modestly because the offering is divine and unpredictable.
The comments come as the industry prepares for a festive clash: Kapoor’s film Ramayana is slated for a Diwali release, while Arora’s Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha is positioned as a big‑budget epic. With both projects drawing from the same mythological universe, the conversation around faith, representation and public gestures has gained additional traction. While Kapoor’s prasad incident continues to polarise audiences, Arora’s stance underscores a common belief among devotees that prasad is more about aashirvaad than calories.
