Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Row: Kangana Ranaut Says Sara Ali Khan Shouldn’t Fear Declaring “Sanatani” Faith

Kangana Ranaut backs Sara Ali Khan amid temple entry controversy, calling her “Sanatani.”

Kangana Ranaut commented on the row over the Badrinath-Kedarnath temples pertaining to Sara Ali Khan. Earlier, the trustee of the temples said only those who follow the “Sanatan” faith would be allowed in. When asked about avid devotee Sara, he said she, too, would be asked to submit an affidavit proclaiming her faith and devotion to the religion and Hindutva. Then she would be able to enter the premises. Read on to find out what Kangana had to say on this matter.

Kangana Ranaut Says Sara Ali Khan Is “Sanatani”, Claims She Shouldn’t Fear Having The Truth In Writing

On March 17, 2026, chairman Hemant Dwivedi released a statement on behalf of the Badri-Kedar Temple Committee. He said that from this day forth those who weren’t born Hindu (non-Hindus) would not be allowed to enter either of the temples. If they want entry, they must submit an affidavit announcing that they are “Sanatani” and believe in “Hindutva“. Only after accepting this written declaration would the persons be allowed in the temple and its surroundings.

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Reporter: Sara Ali Khan has been noticed and questioned regarding her being a “Sanatani”.

Kangana Ranaut: Everyone is a Sanatani. “Sanatan” means that which has no beginning and no end.

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He was then asked specifically about Sara Ali Khan, who has a formerly Sikh mother, Amrita Singh but a Muslim father, Saif Ali Khan. He replied that if she declared her faith towards “Sanatan,” she could enter. This proposal has been supposedly forwarded to the Uttarakhand state government before the Char Dham pilgrimage is set to begin (dates show late April).

When asked about this decision with regards to Sara Ali Khan, Kangana Ranaut replied in Hindi. The Manikarnika actress said everyone was “Sanatani,” referring to people of India. Adding that “Sanatan” has no beginning or end, she voiced this was to do with when one was born. Despite there being thousands of religions, she promulgated all of them to be about 1000-1500 years old. “Sanatan” is the truth, therefore even Sara was “Sanatani.” Concluding, Kangana said that the younger actress should not be afraid to write the truth.

Also Read: Sara Ali Khan Needs To Declare Faith In Sanatan Dharma To Visit Kedarnath Temple: BKTC

Kangana Ranaut made these statements outside of the Parliament prior to sitting in on the Budget Session which started on March 17, 2026. She is the current sitting MP from the Mandi constituency.

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First Published: March 18, 2026 8:51 PM