Actor Isha Koppikar recently drew attention on social media after describing herself as a proud ‘andhbhakt’ (blind devotee). Clarifying her remarks, Isha said her devotion was not directed towards any political party but towards India and its progress.
BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has now voiced her support for Isha’s comments, sharing the actor’s video on her Instagram Stories and explaining why she identified with the sentiment.
Kangana wrote, “Wow well explained for me as - in high school protested against a teacher who used to hit children in head with stick during assembly, protested against 26/11 violence. Protested against Nirbhaya brutality. Never blamed parents for any limitation that may have come my way. Instead uplifted whole family to the same standard of life that I earned for myself.”
She continued, “Identifies being a bhakt of almost anyone who I meet, I love my country I love my people. I simply love my life.”
What Isha Koppikar said about being an ‘andhbhakt’
In her video on Instagram, Isha explained her use of the term ‘andhbhakt’, saying that her “blind devotion” was not towards any political party but towards the country.
“Yes, I am an andhbhakt. If it is bhakti (devotion) to love your country and want to see it progress, then yes, I am proud to be a bhakt… andhbhakt. But my blind devotion is not towards any political party; it’s towards my country. Nation first. I can question the government and disagree with its policies. And still love my country wholeheartedly.”
The term ‘andhbhakt’ is generally used to describe someone perceived as a blind supporter of a political leader or party.
