Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Afsana Khan Trolled After Joining Kapil Sharma’s Ganpati Celebration
Afsana Khan went to comedian Kapil Sharma’s home for Ganpati celebrations.
She went with her husband, Saajz.
Afsana shared pictures from the event online.
Some people criticised her because she is Muslim and attended a Hindu celebration.
Other people supported her and asked the critics to stop.
She had received similar reactions after performing a religious ritual during Shravan.
Afsana is a popular Punjabi singer and former Bigg Boss 15 contestant.
Her songs include “Dhakka,” “Jaani Ve Jaani” and “Titliaan Warga.”
Afsana Khan attended Ganpati celebrations at Kapil Sharma and Ginni Chatrath’s home with her husband, Saajz.
She shared photographs showing the couple posing with Kapil Sharma and Ginni Chatrath beside a decorated Lord Ganesha idol.
Some social media users criticised Afsana for participating in Hindu festivities despite being Muslim.
Other users defended her and urged people to stop trolling her over her religious choices.
Afsana had faced similar praise and criticism after sharing images of herself performing Rudrabhishek during Shravan.
- Who
- Punjabi singer Afsana Khan, her husband Saajz, Kapil Sharma and Ginni Chatrath.
- What
- Afsana attended Ganpati celebrations and was subsequently criticised and defended online.
- When
- Recently; the article also refers to a similar incident in August and to her Bigg Boss 15 appearance in 2021.
- Where
- At Kapil Sharma and Ginni Chatrath’s residence in Mumbai.
- Why
- She shared photographs and comments about participating in the celebration, prompting debate over her religious identity.
Critics
Supporters
Participation in Hindu traditions
Critics
Critics said Afsana should not participate in Hindu festivities because she is Muslim, with some calling the conduct sinful or questioning her religious identity.
Supporters
Supporters said people should stop trolling her and allow her to participate in the celebration without continued criticism.
Religious identity and public image
Critics
Some commenters argued that she had abandoned or should change her religious identity.
Supporters
Other commenters defended Afsana and objected to derogatory remarks about her identity and upbringing.
- Event
- Ganpati celebrations at Kapil Sharma and Ginni Chatrath’s residence
- Guest
- Afsana Khan attended with her husband, singer and music producer Saajz
- Online reaction
- Some users criticised Afsana, while others defended her
- Earlier controversy
- She faced similar reactions after performing Rudrabhishek during Shravan
- Career
- Afsana began singing through Voice of Punjab Season 3 in 2012
- Television
- She participated in Rising Star Season 1 and Bigg Boss 15
- Popular song
- “Titliaan Warga” became a major hit in 2020