“I’d Have Been Arrested If It Were a Crime”: Neha Mandlekar Slams Trolls Over Son’s Name
The controversy surrounding the name of actor Chinmay Mandlekar’s son has resurfaced following a candid and defiant response from his wife, Neha Mandlekar. In a recent interview, Neha addressed the persistent online harassment the family has faced for naming their son Jahangir, despite Chinmay being widely celebrated for his onscreen portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
“My Personal Life is Not My Job”
Speaking with Anurup Vivah Sanstha, Neha expressed her frustration with the public’s perceived “right” to dictate her personal decisions. She emphasized that after the physical and emotional toll of pregnancy and childbirth, a mother should not have to justify her child’s name to strangers.
“A mother who carries a child for nine months and endures the pain of birth shouldn’t be questioned on what she names that child,” Neha stated. “I understand that being a public figure comes with fan praise and criticism, but this is not my job—this is my personal life. If I wanted to name my son Dagdu, I would. I kept the name I liked.”
Neha challenged the logic of the trolls, many of whom have cited historical grievances as the basis for their criticism. She pointed out that her choice is protected by the law of the land.
If naming my son Jahangir were a crime, the Indian government would have arrested me by now,” she noted. “I am simply exercising the right given to me by the Constitution. The History Debate: Addressing those who use history to attack her, she said, “They want to talk about history? Fine, let’s talk. Then we can decide who is right or wrong. But honestly, it doesn’t matter to me anymore.”
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The trolling reached such a fever pitch that Chinmay Mandlekar previously announced a significant career shift to protect his family. Despite his acclaimed performances as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the actor declared he would no longer take up the mantle of the legendary king on screen.
“If my family and son have to face trolling because of my portrayal of Maharaj, then I will not play this role anymore,” Chinmay had stated, highlighting the real-world impact of digital toxicity on artistic and personal lives.
Neha’s latest remarks serve as a firm reminder that while an actor’s work belongs to the public, their family life remains their own.
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