Namita Thapar faces online abuse after Eid post on namaz's health benefits
The Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar's latest controversy exposes a deeper fault line in how online discourse reacts in the religious context. She was being trolled after she posted a reel discussing the health benefits of namaz. Now she has responded with a sharp, unapologetic video, calling out both the abuse and the silence around it.
From Wellness Content to Backlash
She posted an Instagram reel around the Eid festival, where Thapar described the festival as one of 'gratitude, giving, togetherness, and oneness.' She also added namaz as a form of full-body exercise that improves flexibility and circulation.
She has been relentlessly trolled since then with attacks targeting even her mother. This backlash suggests that even positive commentary on any religion can quickly spiral into malice online.
R for Religion Means R for Respect
In her response video, Thapar underlined that she is going through selective outrage. "Maine itne saare Hindu religion pe reels banayi hai... tab toh kisi ne kuch nahi kahaa, Mujhe sikhaaya gaya hai, R for religion means R for respect. And is this how you respect? Especially two women," she added.
She was pointing out that similar content on practices like Surya Namaskar never engaged criticism. Her argument is less about defending a single post and more about questioning selective opinion.
Calling Out Silence and Double Standards
She also highlighted a broader issue of online harassment against women. She was referring to the public debates around the women's reservation in the country. She questioned, "Why does outrage appear selective? Women's Reservation Bill pass nahi hua, toh sab bolte hain... lekin jab do women ki aisi disrespect hoti hai, toh phir silence kyun?" she said.
Her remarks underline a recurring pattern of public support. A society is only vocal for women's rights when they are legislative or symbolic, but it often fades when the issue shifts to digital spaces.
What's Next
Thapar has shifted the story from defense to defiance. She has requested supporters for a social media boost of positive content. The incident goes beyond one reel to show how fast people start fighting about faith, gender, and identity issues.
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