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Ramayan star Lahri says Gen Z, Gen Alpha labels not Indian
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The actor’s discomfort with Western generational labels feels like a symptom, not a diagnosis. India’s youth already navigate a world of simultaneous traditions, temple visits and TikTok, Upanishads and Udemy. The real question is not whether a term is foreign, but whether schools and families are transmitting values effectively. A better test: how many from Gen Z can name the Ramayan characters Lahri made famous?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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