Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Actor Anushka Sharma has sparked a debate on social media after expressing her support for homeopathy in a recent Instagram post. Just days after making headlines for her viral victory dance with husband and cricketer Virat Kohli during the celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL triumph, the actor found herself at the centre of another online discussion on Wednesday.
The 38-year-old shared a video featuring homeopathic physician Dr Rajan Sankaran in conversation with entrepreneur Namita Thapar and spoke about her personal experience with the alternative system of medicine.
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“Homeopathy played an important role in my life and Dr Rajan Sankaran has been a key part of that journey. I deeply value his insights on health and mindful living,” Anushka wrote alongside the clip.
Her post quickly drew mixed reactions online, with users divided over her endorsement of homeopathy.
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Several social media users criticised the actor, arguing that celebrities with large followings should be cautious when discussing medical treatments. Some questioned the scientific basis of homeopathy and expressed concern that such endorsements could influence people seeking healthcare advice.
One user wrote that promoting homeopathy to millions of followers was irresponsible, while another said public figures should avoid encouraging treatments that remain a subject of debate within the medical community.
Critics question homeopathy endorsement
Her post drew a flood of reactions on X, with some users criticising her for promoting what they called an unscientific practice, while others said treatment choices were personal and defended her view.
One social media criticised the actor and said, “Virat Kohli’s wife, Anushka Sharma is recommending homeopathy to Indians. Fraud babas are not enough, she is now promoting unscientific fraud medicine to Indians. Give them enough money and they might one day tell people, ‘Just visit Premanand Maharaj to cure all your diseases (sic).’”
Another user said they were “retiring as a fan” of Anushka Sharma and wrote, “More than 60M people follow you Anushka and you promote homeopathy on your story?? I have seen many people who denied proper medicine and died using these things in the name of belief and you freaking promote that?? Is this what that fraud Baba has been telling you?? OMG! (sic).”
One user said, “What is wrong with Anushka Sharma suddenly? Who promotes homeopathy of all things? As if promoting fraud babas wasn’t enough, now she is promoting fraud medicine.” A separate post read, “Anushka Sharma is now endorsing quackery like Homeopathy. This is one level worse than endorsing fraud babas.”
Some users also said her large following made the post more concerning. One comment read, “saw Anushka’s story, blood boiling stuff. promotes homeopathy on her page despite having such large following. why dont they go to a homeopathic/ayurvedic doc to get treated huh this is the reason why people come at such late stages of so many diseases when nothing can be done.”
Supporters defend Anushka’s stance
Several users, however, supported the actor. Responding to the criticism, one user wrote, “Homeopathy is unscientific fraud? Bro you alright? Mental asylum needed? Literally homeopathy cures at times which even allopathy can’t even treat.”
Another said it was a matter of personal choice, writing, “She posted something that doesn’t imply everyone have to visit this doctor or that Baba. There is something called Free will.”
Others backed Anushka by sharing their own experiences. One user wrote, “So??? Both my parents are allopathic doctors but I’m consulting a homeopath for a chronic skin issue after trying out modern medicine for over 2 years with little to no results. It’s only been 2.5 months and I’m already seeing a difference.”
Another supporter, who said they were a homoeopathic doctor, posted a longer note. The user wrote, “I still remember how people trolled me on Twitter 3-4 years ago because I am a homoeopathic doc. One thing I always said back then, and I still say today you can troll us all you want but in the end, many of you will come to us for treatment.”
A few supporters dismissed the criticism outright. One user wrote, “Now people are dragging Anushka for believing in homeopathy??? bhai if u think its stupidity to believe in it then u are stupid i too believe in homeopathy. It might take time to cure but it does remove the disease from d root,” and added that they were “the biggest advocate of homeopathy” in their family.
Some users also shared their own positive experiences with homeopathy. One person said they had turned to homeopathic treatment for a chronic health condition after finding limited success with conventional medicine, while another said they had benefited from the practice and believed it deserved more recognition.
Debate continues online
The discussion has since continued across social media platforms, with opinions split between those who view homeopathy as a legitimate form of treatment and those who consider it lacking scientific evidence.
Anushka has not responded publicly to the criticism so far.
The actor recently visited Premanand Maharaj’s Vrindavan aashram with her husband, cricketer Virat Kohli, following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 title win.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
