Aly Goni finally responds to trolling for not chanting Ganpati Bappa Morya: 'It’s not allowed in my religion…'

Actor Aly Goni recently found himself in the hot seat after not chanting 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with Jasmin Bhasin and Nia Sharma. Aly has now spoken out, clarifying that his silence wasn't intended as disrespect but was due to a moment of confusion.

Aly addresses backlash

During an OffScript episode on Filmygyan's YouTube channel, Aly Goni addressed the backlash he received. He confessed he was puzzled by the trolling related to the Ganesh Chaturthi celebration video.

"I didn’t even realise it. I was lost in my thoughts. I never imagined something like this could create such a big issue. This was my first time attending Ganpati celebrations…I usually don’t go. I didn’t know what exactly I was supposed to do there, and I always worry that I might unintentionally do something wrong," Aly explained.

Aly admitted he was hesitant to fully participate, worried his "very random" nature might lead to an unintentional offense.

The actor added, “It’s not allowed in my religion, hum puja nahi karte hai (we don’t pray). We have one belief – we offer namaz, we pray, and we respect all religions. It is written in the Quran that we must respect everyone, and I do."

During Ganeshotsav, Aly and Jasmine attended a Ganpati puja at Ankita Lokhande's. Social media buzzed with images and videos, with one clip attracting considerable attention. The focus was on Aly's actions, leading to a wave of online discussion.

In a viral video from the Ganpati celebrations, Aly stood still while others danced and chanted. Despite Jasmin's encouragement, he didn't join in, sparking social media criticism. Many users labeled his actions as disrespectful. Nia Sharma defended Aly, criticizing the trolling as unfair and unnecessary. She clarified that Aly's silence shouldn't be seen as disrespectful.

Aly, recognized for his roles in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Bigg Boss, Khatron Ke Khiladi 9, and Nach Baliye 9, has been in a relationship with Jasmin for several years.