Bollywood director Hansal Mehta, known for his outspoken social media presence, recently voiced his frustration over significant delays in his daughter Kimaya Mehta’s Aadhaar registration. Mehta took to Twitter to detail the bureaucratic hurdles his daughter faced while trying to obtain an Aadhaar card.
Hansal Mehta accuses officials of ‘harassment
According to Mehta, despite making multiple visits to the Aadhaar office in Andheri East over the past three weeks, Kimaya’s application process remained stalled. Mehta described the situation as “most frustrating and nothing short of harassment,” tagging the Unique Identification Authority of India and Aadhaar in his post.
Mehta’s tweet quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of reactions from netizens. One commenter, referencing Mehta’s acclaimed show “Scam 1992,” suggested compliance issues might be at play, stating, “She needs to comply to the documents! Yaha koi scam nahi hai Mehta ji (No scam works here)!” In response, Mehta retorted, “Really? Get the govt official to put his stamp slightly higher is a compliance parameter? Stop this BS.” Another user highlighted the systemic corruption that often hinders ordinary citizens, to which Mehta responded, “I am not a powerful man FYI. I am a common middle-class citizen of this country. I deserve to be treated better.”
Netizens react to Hansal Mehta’s tweet
The director’s grievances resonated with many, as numerous users shared their own frustrating experiences with government bureaucracy. Mehta’s portrayal of the situation underscores a broader issue faced by many Indians in accessing essential services. His public outcry brings attention to the inefficiencies and obstacles within the system that can leave citizens feeling helpless and harassed.
On the professional front, Hansal Mehta is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, “The Buckingham Murders,” starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, set to hit theaters on September 13. In the film, Kareena plays a detective named Jass Bhamra. Additionally, Mehta recently supported his son’s debut OTT show, “Lootere,” further solidifying his prominent role in the Indian entertainment industry.