Salman Yusuff on azaan row: People honk on the roads. Isn't that noise pollution?

Celebrity choreographer and actor

Salman Yusuff Khan

was in Jaipur on Wednesday after almost a decade. In the city for work, Salman stayed for two days to make sure he got time for sightseeing. “The last time I had come here was around 10 years ago. My God, this city has changed so much! It is impressive how in this age of urbanisation, Jaipur has kept its heritage and culture alive. I visited Amber Fort and went to the

Elephant Village

,“ said Salman.

The choreographer even bonded with elephants at Elephant Village. “I was returning to my hotel from Amber Fort when I saw a beautiful elephant. I stopped by and fed watermelons to it. While interacting with the mahout, I got to know about the Elephant Village and got excited to go there. I also wanted to see how well they are taken care of at the village and the place didn't disappoint me,“ he said. Salman is also a big-time foodie and gorged on Rajasthan's staple dal baati churma. “Whenever I go to a city, I make sure that I taste the local food there. In Jaipur, I tried dal baati churma and it was delicious, to say the least. I am genetically blessed. I don't put on weight that easily,“ he said.

Talking about Sonu Nigam's stand on the usage of loudspeakers in places of worship, Salman said, “I respect him as a singer, but I don't agree with his views. We are living in a country that has various religions and each religion has its own way of offering prayers. We have to accept and respect each one of them. As far as loudspeakers are concerned, the

azaan

is announced on a mic to let people, who are engrossed in work, know that it is time for prayer. This practice is being followed since ages. People honk on the roads. Isn't that noise pollution? What about the noise from the loudspeakers used in political speeches, gatherings, and religious processions?I wonder where were his grave concerns (about noise pollution) all this while.“


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