"If you believe you are an Indian...": Kabir Khan on attending Maha Kumbh
Jan 28, 2025
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 28 : Filmmaker Kabir Khan on Tuesday afternoon reached Prayagraj to attend the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela, the world's largest spiritual gathering.
Speaking with ANI, Kabir expressed his excitement about participating in a spiritual event. He also highlighted how Maha Kumbh has attracted people from different backgrounds, fostering unity.
"I am very excited. This happens once in 12 years. I feel fortunate to have come here. I will take a holy dip here too. These things are not about Hindus and Muslims, these are the things of our origin, our country and our civilization. There is no Hindu or Muslim in this, if you believe you are an Indian, then you should feel everything," he said.
The 45-day-long Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 began in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on January 13. and will continue until February 26.
According to tradition, pilgrims flock to the Sangam--the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati (now extinct) rivers--to take the holy dip believed to absolve sins and grant moksha (liberation). The Maha Kumbh Mela is expected to host over 45 crore visitors, marking a historic occasion for India.
Recently, veteran actor Anupam Kher took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam.
Taking to his Instagram, actor Anupam shared a glimpse of his holy dip as he chanted mantras while offering his prayers to the god in this spiritual moment.
The 'Emergency' actor called it an 'emotional' moment of his life adding that his life has become "successful" now.
While sharing the video, he wrote, "Life became successful by taking a dip at Ganga in Mahakumbh !! For the first time, chanted mantras by reaching the place where Maa Ganga, Jamuna ji and Saraswati ji meet! While praying, tears came out of my eyes. Look at the coincidence! The same happened one year ago today on the day of Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya! Hail Sanatan Dharma."
Celebrities such as legendary boxer Mary Kom, former cricketer Suresh Raina and actress Bhagyashree also visited the holy place to experience the religious event.
