Raju Srivastava Reacts To Bharti Singh’s Arrest In Drug Case: ‘Young Girls Look Up To Her As Role Model, What Kind Of Example Is She Setting?’- EXCLUSIVE
Comedian Bharti Singh and her husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa were arrested by the NCB over drug charges. Now, Raju Srivastava has reacted to it, questioning what kind of an example Bharti is setting, as young girls look up to her as their role model
After stand-up comic Bharti Singh and her husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa were arrested for drugs possession, one of India’s oldest and most respected stand-up artistes Raju Srivastava condemned the culture of substance abuse.“I am shocked at the way artistes today cross the laxman rekha. You can’t cross the line of decency. Of course I’m aware times have changed. Nonetheless stand-up comedians should not forget where they come from. We are Indians, so please don’t imitate American stand-up comedians.”
Raju finds it hard to believe that Bharati has confessed to consuming banned substance. “She is such a simple sweet goodhearted girl, so focused on her work, why does she need drugs to be effective? As a stand-up comedian for 40 years I have never touched any drugs or alcohol. Addiction to these can destroy the best of careers. Look at Rajesh Khanna , the biggest superstar ever. His career was destroyed in 7-8 years because of alcohol. Then look at the next superstar Amitabh Bachchan, still going great guns at 78. He doesn’t touch a drop of alcohol. The great comic actor Keshto Mukherjee played a drunkard in all his films. He never touched alcohol.” ALSO READ: Bharti Singh And Haarsh Limbachiyaa Arrested; NCB Seeks 7 Day Remand Over 'Consumption' And 'Financing' Of Drugs - VIDEO
Raju Shrivastava feels an entertainer needs no stimulant to perform and entertain. “Rafi Saab, Lataji ….did they ever touch any kind of stimulant to reach the summits that they did? We all need to learn from these greats. Bharati should know young girls look up to her as a role-model. What kind of an example is she setting by admitting that she smokes ganja? Let’s hope her career doesn’t go up in smoke.” ALSO READ: Bharti Singh And Haarsh Limbaachiyaa Sent To 14-Day Judicial Custody By Mumbai Court, Post Arrest By NCB In Drug Case
Meanwhile, ANI reported that a court in Mumbai sent Bharti and Haarsh to 14-day judicial custody till December 4 in connection with the seizure of ganja from their home.
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