A major change has been witnessed in the latest season of Kon Honaar Crorepati, which is the popular Marathi version of the game show KBC, while for years, veteran actor Sachin Khedekar successfully managed the show with his brilliant hosting skills, but this time Bollywood's Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit has entered as the host. However, audience and industry reactions to Madhuri Dixit's hosting have been mixed, while amidst this, a social media post by senior Marathi cinema and theatre actor-writer Sanjay Mone created a massive storm in the entertainment industry.
Sanjay Mone Shares a Controversial Social Media Post
Marathi actor Sanjay Mone shared a post on his official Facebook account without mincing any words, directly criticizing Madhuri Dixit's hosting style, while the translation of his comment went something like, I don't know why, but today I watched Dixit Madam's show and remembered an old Marathi proverb, comparing Indra's divine Airavat to Shyam Bhatt's weak pony indicating a weak presentation. He implied that Sachin Khedekar was a much better host and managed the show far more brilliantly.
Sanjay Mone Gives a Befitting Reply to Trolls
As soon as Sanjay Mone's post was uploaded, it spread like wildfire across social media and sparked an intense debate. While several netizens supported him, stating that actresses like Urmila Matondkar or Renuka Shahane would have been much more suitable for hosting this show, Madhuri's hardcore fans started viciously trolling Sanjay Mone, questioning his career and capabilities. Giving a befitting reply to the trolls, Sanjay Mone published another post questioning the understanding and capability of those criticizing him.
Focus Was on Presentation, Not Madhuri's Artistry
In his clarification and defense, Sanjay Mone wrote that whatever he wrote two days ago, he had no intention whatsoever of questioning Madhuri Madam's great art or acting skills. The question was solely regarding the presentation of the show. There can be no flaw found in Madhuri Ji's beauty and acting. However, he added that he can only laugh at people who showered abuses on him and questioned his personal capability.
Actor Highlights His 42 Years of Long Tapasya
Expanding his response in strong words, Sanjay Mone wrote that for those questioning his capability, he wants to state that he has been active in this entertainment industry with absolute honesty for the past 42 years. In his long career, he has done 60 plays, worked in 40 films, and performed in 30 television serials. He has also authored 9 films and 7 plays, alongside writing 100 thousand columns. Everyone has the right to react to someone's thoughts, but those who hurl abuses should have an equivalent capability and standard. To those asking him to host a show like KBC, he reminded them that he has already successfully hosted a similar talk show in Marathi.
Who is Veteran Actor Sanjay Mone?
Sixty-four-year-old Sanjay Mone is a well-known and highly respected senior actor, playwright, and screenwriter across Marathi and Hindi cinema, theatre, and television. His performance was widely appreciated by audiences and critics alike in director Ram Gopal Varma's blockbuster Hindi film Sarkar, while Plus, he has worked in several other prominent Hindi films including Astitva, Viruddh, and Family. Known for his candid style and versatile talent, Sanjay Mone is among those select few individuals in the Marathi entertainment industry who never hesitate or shy away from expressing their opinions boldly.
