Hyderabad, April 20 -- Namita Thapar, known for her role as a judge on Shark Tank, responded to online abuse and trolling by the Hindu right wing over her viral video on the health benefits of namaz, saying she will not stay silent in the face of personal attacks.

The controversy began after Thapar shared a video around Eid describing namaz as a "full-body exercise" that can improve flexibility, posture and mental well-being. The clip quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions on social media. While the Hindu right wing found an opportunity to attack Thapar for allegedly promoting Islam, others appreciated the wellness perspective.

Responding to the criticism, Thapar said she had been subjected to trolling for nearly three weeks, inclu...