Disha Patani’s sister, Khushboo Patani, has spoken out after her recent remarks on a spiritual leader’s misogynistic comment sparked widespread attention. On Thursday, she posted a statement on Instagram to clear the air. She explained that her comments were wrongly linked to another spiritual figure, Premanand Ji Maharaj.

She issues a firm clarification

In her Instagram post, Khushboo wrote, “It has come to my notice that a false narrative is being circulated online, mixing my name with revered spiritual figure Premanand Maharaj ji, and spreading baseless claims that I’ve said something about him. Let me make this very clear – I have not made any statement against Premanand Maharaj ji. My words were strictly in response to a misogynistic comment made by Anirudh Acharya, and were directed only at him.”

Refuses to stay silent

She strongly condemned how her statement was misrepresented. Khushboo added, “It deeply pains me to see people misusing and twisting my words, dragging my name and my family name into something we have nothing to do with. This kind of targeted misinformation is not only unethical but dangerous. Respecting saints and spiritual traditions is something I hold deeply in my heart. But calling out misogyny, wherever it comes from, is also my dharma - and I will not remain silent in the face of injustice.”

Warns against spreading lies

Khushboo ended her message with a warning. She said, “To those spreading lies - truth always stands tall. I request everyone to refrain from spreading manipulated videos and incorrect information. If this continues, I will be forced to take legal action against defamatory content.” She also turned off the comments on the post to avoid further backlash.

Background of the issue

The controversy began when Khushboo criticised spiritual leader Aniruddhacharya for a remark about women and live-in relationships. He had implied that women above 25 who are unmarried and live with partners behave in an immoral way. Quoting him, Khushboo said, “He says girls who are above the age of 25 and stay in live-in relationships, woh 4 jagah mooh maar ke aati hai (they go from one person to another). If only he was around me, I would have made him understand the meaning of the words he has used against women.