‘No Hindu or Muslim in this’: Kabir Khan arrives in Prayagraj to take holy dip at Maha Kumbh 2025

New Delhi: The Maha Kumbh 2025, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, continues to draw millions of devotees and visitors to Prayagraj. Amid the fervour, Bajrangi Bhaijaan director Kabir Khan made a noteworthy appearance and shared his profound reflections on the essence of the festival that takes place once every 144 years.

Speaking with ANI, Kabir expressed his excitement about being part of the once-in-12-years event. “I feel fortunate to have come here. I will take a holy dip too,” he said. While his statement resonated with the festival’s theme of unity and inclusivity, netizens on X (formerly Twitter) took no time to fact-check him.

Kabir Khan visits Kumbh Mela 2025

Kabir further highlighted that the Maha Kumbh transcends religious boundaries and added, “These things are not about Hindus and Muslims. They are about our origin, our country, and our civilization. If you believe you are Indian, then you should feel everything.”

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#WATCH | Prayagraj, UP: On his Maha Kumbh visit, Film Director Kabir Khan says “I am very excited. This happens once in 12 years. I feel fortunate to have come here. I will take a holy dip here too. These things are not about Hindus and Muslims, these are the things of our… pic.twitter.com/oXabr6I0NQ

— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025

Kabir Khan’s Chandu Champion with Kartik Aaryan

The filmmaker is riding high on the success of his 2024 directorial– Chandu Champion, a sports drama inspired by the life of Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medalist. The film featured Kartik Aaryan in the lead role, supported by an ensemble cast including Vijay Raaz, Bhuvan Arora, Rajpal Yadav and Shreyas Talpade.

Earlier this month, Kabir attended a landmark moment as Murlikant Petkar received the Arjuna Lifetime Achievement Award at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Kabir shared his emotions on Instagram, calling it a “privilege” to witness Petkar’s honour alongside Kartik.

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj is a spiritual hub of Hinduism and is a rare and extraordinary event occurring once every 144 years. This year it is being held at the sacred Triveni Sangam—the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati.

2025’s celestial alignment enhances its auspiciousness, drawing millions of pilgrims seeking purification and liberation through holy dips. The festival also features the vibrant ‘Chavni Pravesh’ procession by ‘sadhus’ of Shri Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani. Beyond spirituality, the Kumbh Mela is a grand celebration of India’s cultural heritage and harmony.