Janhvi Kapoor’s boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya’s fiery reply to casteist comment goes viral

Janhvi Kapoor’s boyfriend, Shikhar Pahariya, shut down a casteist troll with a powerful response.

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00:00A social media user called Janhvi Kapoor's boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya Dalit.

00:04Here's how the incident unfolded.

00:06On his Diwali 2024 Instagram post, a troll targeted Shikhar over his caste.

00:11The post featured Shikhar with his pet dogs along with a festive caption.

00:15The troll commented, lekin tu toh Dalit hai, but you are a Dalit.

00:19Without holding back, Shikhar schooled the troll for his casteist remark.

00:22Calling out the troll's backward mindset, he reminded everyone that India's strength

00:26lies in unity and inclusivity.

00:31His response won hearts.

00:33But who is Shikhar Pahariya?

00:34He is the grandson of former Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde.

00:38His mother Smruti Shinde is a film producer.

00:41Shikhar is an entrepreneur, an equestrian player and some say a Bollywood insider too.

00:46His brother Veer Pahariya recently made his Bollywood debut with Akshay Kumar's Sky Force.