Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav is no stranger to controversy, and a year ago, he found himself in the middle of one after a workout video featuring him and actress Akanksha Puri went viral. The video, which showed the two actors working out together in a gym, was heavily criticized by social media users, who deemed it obscene. The video stirred up a storm, with many questioning the propriety of the content, especially considering the closeness between Khesari and Akanksha.
Khesari Lal Yadav
Khesari Lal Yadav On Controversy
Now, with the controversy resurfacing, Khesari has finally addressed the issue. In a recent interview, Khesari Lal Yadav explained that it was an artistic move for him and insisted that the idea for the video wasn’t his. He said, “It was an art, and I did it accordingly. It wasn’t my idea.” Khesari went on to clarify that the video had been edited with a song and shared by Akanksha, but he hadn’t posted it himself.
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“Someone then added a song to it, which Akanksha shared. I didn’t even share that video. I realize that was wrong. This is not right for society. But later I understood and will not do it again.” Khesari also acknowledged that his wife was understandably upset when she saw the video. He admitted that she was furious and very upset after watching it, saying, “She should have been upset. It was an objectionable video.”
Khesari Lal Yadav
The workout video wasn’t the only source of speculation about the relationship between Khesari Lal Yadav and Akanksha Puri. Over the years, there have been many rumors surrounding the two, with some reports suggesting that they were involved in a romantic affair. In a past interview, Akanksha herself had addressed these rumors, describing Khesari as someone who was very special to her, emphasizing that their relationship was more than friendship.