Kamal Ghorui
Celebrity trainer-turned-actor Mustafa Ahmed, who is gaining attention for his role in ‘Dhurandhar 2’ alongside Ranveer Singh, has been indirectly pulled into an online controversy, not over his performance, but for his wife Radhieka Pandeya’s old social media posts that have gone viral on X (formerly Twitter).
Mustafa Ahmed’s wife Radhieka faces backlash over her old tweets for hurting religious sentiments
The row began when screenshots of Mustafa Ahmed’s wife, Radhieka Pandeya’s, alleged old tweets began circulating on X (previously Twitter), with several users accusing her of making remarks against a community. One user directly accused her of “bad-mouthing Hindus” and drew attention to her marriage with Mustafa Ahmed. As the screenshots spread, the actor’s name was increasingly dragged into the discussion.Two specific posts have been at the center of the storm. In one alleged reply, Radhieka responded to a Gandhi Jayanti tribute posted by President of India Droupadi Murmu, in which the president had written about Mahatma Gandhi’s message of truth, non-violence, and love. She replied with the words, “Clearly not for you.” The comment drew sharp criticism online, with many users calling it disrespectful.In another screenshot being widely shared, Radhieka allegedly replied to a publication’s editor-in-chief, Nupur J. Sharma, with, “Don’t be jealous. Bhakt party will give you some gomutra.” Several users called the remark derogatory and objectionable.
Radhieka Pandeya hits back and then goes private
Amid the backlash, Radhieka Pandeya reportedly responded to the trolling with a sharp and blunt message. As per a viral screenshot, she wrote, “Mustafa is not your bhai. Go cry somewhere else.” The response itself quickly became a new flashpoint. Shortly after, Radhieka made her X account private, making it difficult to verify the current status of the posts directly.
Mustafa Ahmed is yet to respond
As of now, Mustafa Ahmed has not issued any public statement regarding the controversy. The actor, who reportedly plays Rizwan, a trusted fellow Indian spy in Pakistan, in ‘Dhurandhar 2’, has so far let his on-screen work do the talking.Radhieka Pandeya is reportedly the owner of Fitness Bakery, described as India’s first grain-free and gluten-free bakery. Her X bio described her as a “journalist at heart, marathoner, fitness maniac, chocoholic, baker.”
More about ‘Dhurandhar 2’
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film has raked in over Rs 1750 crore at the global box office. It was released in theaters on March 19, 2026.
