Pictures of Mahika Sharma go viral after she tweeted she'd tie rakhis to the Taliban

Actress Mahika Sharma, who expressed her sadness over reports that the Taliban are torturing women in Afghanistan, tweeted on August 22, 2021 that she would tie rakhis to them so that they learnt to respect women. She said, "The Taliban never got love from their mothers or sisters, that is why they have become criminals. They cannot be changed by punishments or war. I will tie them a 'rakhi' and will become their sister. Thereafter, I will teach them how to respect women. I feel this way I can save the Afghan people from the Taliban." The actress, who has featured in TV shows including 'F.I.R.' and 'Ramayan: Sabke Jeevan Ka Aadhar', added, "I have learned that love can change anyone and bring them on the right track. In our history many stories have taught us how love changed even dacoits and made them good men. I'm worried about Afghan women and I want to raise my voice for them, their democracy. Everyone should unite for the Afghan people and save them from Taliban rule." The actress at once drew mixed reactions. She even got brutally trolled by a few netizens on social media.