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Rajiv Adatia Rebukes Shehzad Poonawalla for ‘Gold Digger’ Comment on Priyanka Chahar
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🗓 03 Oct 2026, 04:19 AM
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Businessman Shehzad Poonawalla called Priyanka Chahar a ‘gold digger’, prompting fellow entrepreneur Rajiv Adatia to publicly condemn the remark as inappropriate.
Shehzad Poonawalla, a prominent Indian businessman, recently referred to model Priyanka Chahar as a “gold digger” in a public forum.
Rajiv Adatia, another well‑known entrepreneur, responded on social media, stating that the comment was “not right” and disrespectful. He added that personal attacks based on gender or perceived motives have no place in public discourse.
The exchange has drawn attention on social media platforms, with many users weighing in on the appropriateness of such remarks. No further statements have been issued by either party as of now.
Rajiv Adatia, another well‑known entrepreneur, responded on social media, stating that the comment was “not right” and disrespectful. He added that personal attacks based on gender or perceived motives have no place in public discourse.
The exchange has drawn attention on social media platforms, with many users weighing in on the appropriateness of such remarks. No further statements have been issued by either party as of now.