# Ramayan star Lahri says Gen Z, Gen Alpha labels not Indian 2026-08-14T22:00:42+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in the iconic TV series Ramayan, has said that labels such as Gen Z and Gen Alpha distance young people from Indian culture. In a video on X, the actor argued that such terms are not rooted in Indian tradition and urged the use of words that bring generations closer instead of creating distance. He also called for introducing elements of the Gurukul education system into schools to instil values of respect and discipline. The post has sparked debate online, with some users agreeing with his cultural concerns and others defending the terms as neutral descriptors of birth cohorts. Lahri, who remains active on social media, has recently also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a separate video. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Ramayan, Sunil Lahri Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ramayan-star-lahri-says-gen-z-gen-alpha-labels-not-indian/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ramayan-star-lahri-says-gen-z-gen-alpha-labels-not-indian/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.