<p>Mukesh Khanna, who played the role of beloved Indian superhero in <em>Shaktiman, </em>is now viral on the Internet for his "sexist" remarks on girls.</p>.<p>On his youtube channel, ‘Bheeshm International’, <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/mukesh-khanna-equates-girls-asking-for-sex-to-prostitutes-dcw-seeks-fir-against-him-1134935.html">he had shared a video </a>where he started off by cautioning boys about girls "who scam them in the name of friendship and love".</p>.<p>The veteran actor was seen further saying: “I don’t like girls who are shameless. Girls are girls. They have boundaries and values that they must adhere to. Aisi ladkiyon se bacho (save yourself from such girls).”</p>.<p>Explaining the definition of “aisi ladki", he added: “Save yourself from this racket. Girls who ask boys for sex are not girls but sex workers.”</p>.<p>As Khanna defended himself saying that he was not making comments on general man-woman relationship and his purpose was to make the "youth aware about sex racket", his words received a lot of hate from netizens.</p>.<p>While Khanna had been called out for his words, there have been several other instances in the past when Bollywood actors have made similar "sexist" remarks. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/dowry-is-like-extortion-akshay-kumar-ahead-of-raksha-bandhan-release-1134901.html" target="_blank">Dowry is like 'extortion': Akshay Kumar ahead of 'Raksha Bandhan' release</a></strong></p>.<p><strong>Ranveer Singh </strong></p>.<p>In an episode of <em>Koffee with Karan</em> where Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma had come to promote their film <em>Band Bajaa Baarat</em>, Ranveer asked Anushka, “Hey you want your ass pinched? I am right here.” Anushka and KJo were visibly taken aback by this statement. However, Anushka soon made it clear that she did not like being spoken that way. </p>.<p><strong>Randeep Hooda </strong></p>.<p>Known for his intense roles, Hooda made an offensive statement about BSP chief Mayawati in 2012, apparently on her physical appearance. In what he claimed to be a "joke", Hooda at an event was heard saying, “I think I will tell a very dirty joke. Once Ms Mayawati was walking along the street with two kids..two boys. There was a man who asked her if they were twins. When Mayawati clarified that they were not, the man said, 'I can’t believe someone has been there twice'." As a repercussion, he was removed as an ambassador of the Convention for the Conservation of Migratory Species and Wild Animals, United Nations.</p>.<p><strong>Salman Khan </strong></p>.<p>Referring to his experience while shooting for <em>Sultan</em>, Salman said, “When I used to walk out of the ring, I used to feel like a raped woman walking out.” While the statement did receive severe backlash, the audience at that moment could be seen giggling at his reference. </p>.<p><strong>Shah Rukh Khan</strong><br />At a book launch event, Shah Rukh Khan pointing to a female author said, “Please sit! This may be politically incorrect but when I speak to a woman, I'd like her to be lying down.” Ironically, after this, he went on to talk about all the women who have had a great impact on his life.</p>
<p>Mukesh Khanna, who played the role of beloved Indian superhero in <em>Shaktiman, </em>is now viral on the Internet for his "sexist" remarks on girls.</p>.<p>On his youtube channel, ‘Bheeshm International’, <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/mukesh-khanna-equates-girls-asking-for-sex-to-prostitutes-dcw-seeks-fir-against-him-1134935.html">he had shared a video </a>where he started off by cautioning boys about girls "who scam them in the name of friendship and love".</p>.<p>The veteran actor was seen further saying: “I don’t like girls who are shameless. Girls are girls. They have boundaries and values that they must adhere to. Aisi ladkiyon se bacho (save yourself from such girls).”</p>.<p>Explaining the definition of “aisi ladki", he added: “Save yourself from this racket. Girls who ask boys for sex are not girls but sex workers.”</p>.<p>As Khanna defended himself saying that he was not making comments on general man-woman relationship and his purpose was to make the "youth aware about sex racket", his words received a lot of hate from netizens.</p>.<p>While Khanna had been called out for his words, there have been several other instances in the past when Bollywood actors have made similar "sexist" remarks. </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/dowry-is-like-extortion-akshay-kumar-ahead-of-raksha-bandhan-release-1134901.html" target="_blank">Dowry is like 'extortion': Akshay Kumar ahead of 'Raksha Bandhan' release</a></strong></p>.<p><strong>Ranveer Singh </strong></p>.<p>In an episode of <em>Koffee with Karan</em> where Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma had come to promote their film <em>Band Bajaa Baarat</em>, Ranveer asked Anushka, “Hey you want your ass pinched? I am right here.” Anushka and KJo were visibly taken aback by this statement. However, Anushka soon made it clear that she did not like being spoken that way. </p>.<p><strong>Randeep Hooda </strong></p>.<p>Known for his intense roles, Hooda made an offensive statement about BSP chief Mayawati in 2012, apparently on her physical appearance. In what he claimed to be a "joke", Hooda at an event was heard saying, “I think I will tell a very dirty joke. Once Ms Mayawati was walking along the street with two kids..two boys. There was a man who asked her if they were twins. When Mayawati clarified that they were not, the man said, 'I can’t believe someone has been there twice'." As a repercussion, he was removed as an ambassador of the Convention for the Conservation of Migratory Species and Wild Animals, United Nations.</p>.<p><strong>Salman Khan </strong></p>.<p>Referring to his experience while shooting for <em>Sultan</em>, Salman said, “When I used to walk out of the ring, I used to feel like a raped woman walking out.” While the statement did receive severe backlash, the audience at that moment could be seen giggling at his reference. </p>.<p><strong>Shah Rukh Khan</strong><br />At a book launch event, Shah Rukh Khan pointing to a female author said, “Please sit! This may be politically incorrect but when I speak to a woman, I'd like her to be lying down.” Ironically, after this, he went on to talk about all the women who have had a great impact on his life.</p>