Afsana Khan is once again in the spotlight, but this time her music is not the reason. The Punjabi singer recently shared pictures of herself performing Shivling puja and Rudrabhishek with her husband, singer-producer Saajz Sharma, during the holy month of Sawan. Sharing the pictures on Instagram, Afsana wrote, “Meri taakat mera Mahadev hai”, describing Lord Shiva as her source of strength. The post quickly attracted attention, with fans and fellow celebrities leaving supportive messages.
However, the pictures also triggered an unwanted wave of online trolling, with some users questioning her religious identity and even making personal remarks about her family. The singer herself has not appeared to respond to the criticism.
Afsana Khan’s Mahakal Visit Had Already Made Headlines
This is not the first time Afsana’s devotion to Mahadev has become a talking point. In July, she visited Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain with Saajz, where the couple offered prayers and participated in the temple rituals. Photographs from the visit also attracted a mixed response online, with some social media users questioning her reasons for visiting the temple.
Afsana comes from a Muslim family in Punjab, while her husband Saajz is Hindu. The couple married in February 2022 after dating for several years. Their interfaith marriage has previously been discussed in the public domain.
From 'Titliaan' To Bigg Boss And Dhurandhar
Afsana first became widely known in the Punjabi music scene before reaching a much larger television audience with Bigg Boss 15. Her popularity grew further through songs such as Titliyaan Warga, while her work in Hindi cinema has recently brought her renewed attention. Her song “Naal Nachna” from Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has added another major credit to her growing Hindi film portfolio.
Her latest post, meanwhile, has opened up a different conversation, one about whether a celebrity’s personal expression of faith should become a matter of public judgment. For Afsana, the message accompanying her pictures was considerably simpler: Mahadev remains her strength.
Shiwani works as a Senior Sub Editor at NewsX, covering the entertainment beat. With a strong background in media, she is a true cinema buff who loves keeping up with the latest in pop culture and lifestyle trends. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Shiwani followed her passion and pursued a Master’s in Journalism from IIMC, choosing the road less travelled.
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