Haryana wrestler Vinesh Phogat was recently disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams. This disqualification has sparked a wave of support and criticism, with some defending Vinesh while others have trolled her. Among the critics, veteran actress Hema Malini made a comment about Vinesh’s weight, suggesting that the wrestler should have maintained better control. This statement has now drawn a sharp response from popular TV actor Nakuul Mehta.

Nakuul Mehta’s Response to Hema Malini

Nakuul Mehta took to his social media account to express his disapproval of Hema Malini’s remark. Sharing a video clip of her statement, Nakuul labeled the comment as “shameful.” His post quickly gained traction, with users chiming in with their opinions. One user questioned why Nakuul hadn’t spoken out about other pressing issues, to which he cleverly responded, “Change your name to Ms. Whataboutery.”

Disgraceful https://t.co/unQStaKCjG

— Nakuul Mehta (@NakuulMehta) August 7, 2024

Hema Malini’s Post in Support of Vinesh Phogat

Despite her earlier comment, Hema Malini later shared a photo of Vinesh Phogat on Instagram, expressing her support. She wrote, “Vinesh Phogat, the whole country is behind you. You are our heroine of this Olympics. Don’t lose courage – you are destined for great achievements and have a bright future ahead. Just keep moving forward with courage.”

Vinesh Phogat’s Emotional Farewell to Wrestling

Following her disqualification, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling in an emotional post. She expressed her heartbreak, writing, “Mother wrestling won over me, I lost. Forgive me, your dream and my courage are broken. Now I have no more strength. Goodbye wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be indebted to all of you for your forgiveness.”

This incident has sparked a broader conversation about the pressures faced by athletes and the importance of understanding and compassion during such challenging times.