Namita Thapar is a judge on Shark Tank India and the executive director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals. She recently faced backlash for an Instagram reel discussing the health benefits of namaz.
In her video, Thapar described namaz as a full-body exercise that enhances flexibility and blood circulation. The video was posted shortly after Eid, attracting significant attention.
Thapar has created content on various faiths without controversy in the past. However, this particular reel sparked a wave of negative comments and trolling against her.
She stated that she has been called derogatory names for three weeks due to the backlash. “Mujhe sikhaaya gaya hai, R for religion means R for respect. And is this how you respect? Especially two women,” she expressed in response to her critics.
Thapar emphasized the importance of respect across religions and questioned the silence surrounding online abuse against women. “Aapke liye koi nahi bolega. You have to speak up for yourself,” she remarked.
She invoked the concept of karma in her defense, stating, “Hinduism has a concept called Karma. God is watching.” This reflects her stance on accountability in online interactions.
Thapar urged people to amplify her message of respect rather than spreading negativity. “Negative reels meri bohat viral ho gayi hain. Ab yeh waali, viral karke dikhaaiyye,” she challenged her audience.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further actions or responses from Thapar or Emcure Pharmaceuticals following this incident.
