{"id":12584,"date":"2026-08-15T07:10:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T07:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=12584"},"modified":"2026-08-15T07:10:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T07:10:25","slug":"ramayan-actor-sunil-lahri-says-gen-z-gen-alpha-labels-are-taking-younger-generation-away-from-us-urges-schools-to-revive-gurukul-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=12584","title":{"rendered":"Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri says \u2018Gen Z, Gen Alpha\u2019 labels are taking younger generation \u2018away from us\u2019; urges schools to revive Gurukul system"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133248244,imgsize-81759,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/ramayan-actor-sunil-lahri-says-gen-z-gen-alpha-labels-are-taking-younger-generation-away-from-us-urges-schools-to-revive-gurukul-system.jpg\" alt=\"Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri says \u2018Gen Z, Gen Alpha\u2019 labels are taking younger generation \u2018away from us\u2019; urges schools to revive Gurukul system\" title=\"\u200bSunil Lahri says Gen Z and Gen Alpha labels distance youth from Indian culture.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"\u200bSunil Lahri says Gen Z and Gen Alpha labels distance youth from Indian culture.\">\u200bSunil Lahri says Gen Z and Gen Alpha labels distance youth from Indian culture.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ramayan actor Sunil Lahri, who became a household name for playing Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar\u2019s iconic television show Ramayan, has sparked a fresh debate with his comments on Gen Z and Gen Alpha.<!-- --> The actor recently took to his official X account and shared a video in which he questioned the terminology used to describe younger generations, saying that labels such as \u201cGen Z\u201d and \u201cGen Alpha\u201d are not rooted in Indian culture.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>Sunil argued that society should choose words that bring the younger generation closer to the older generation rather than creating a sense of distance. He also stressed the need to preserve Indian culture and sanskar while adapting to modern times, and suggested that elements of the traditional Gurukul education system should be introduced into schools to encourage values such as respect and discipline.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/>In the video, Sunil Lahri said, \u201cGen Z, Gen Alpha, ye kis tarah ke shabdon se hum apni aane wali generation ko sambodhit kar rahe hain? Ye hamari sanskriti nahi hai. Is shabd se hum apni aane wali generation ko apne se door kar rahe hain.\u201d He further said, \u201cHumein us tarah ke shabdon ka prayog karna chahiye jisse aane wali generation hamare nazdeek aaye aur hum unhe apni sanskriti aur apne sanskaron se avagat kara sakein.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>The actor went on to praise India\u2019s civilisational heritage and said, \u201cKehte hain na ki duniya ki sabse purani aur sabse rich sabhyata aur sanskriti Bharatiya hai.\u201d He concluded by urging people to think about how modern education can preserve traditional values, saying that Gurukul-based learning could help instil respect and discipline among children.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Sunil Lahri says \u2018Gen Z\u2019 and \u2018Gen Alpha\u2019 are not part of Indian culture<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>In a post shared on his social media handles, Sunil captioned his video saying, \u201cGen-Z, Gen Alpha jaise shabd hamari sanskriti nahi hain. <!-- -->Uchit shabdon ka chayan hi aadhunikta hai. Hamare Bharatiya sanskaron ko bachane ke liye Gurukul paddhati ka pathyakram zaroori hai.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>His post quickly became a talking point on social media, with users expressing sharply different opinions. While some agreed with Lahri\u2019s argument that younger Indians should remain connected to their cultural roots, others questioned his criticism of the terms Gen Z and Gen Alpha.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>The terms are commonly used around the world to describe generations based broadly on their birth years and the social and technological environment in which they grew up. Lahri, however, appeared to be focusing less on the technical meaning of these terms and more on the cultural distance he believes such labels can create.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Sunil Lahri\u2019s connection with Ramayan<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Sunil Lahri is best known for playing Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar\u2019s Ramayan, which originally premiered in 1987.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>Arun Govil played Lord Ram, while Dipika Chikhlia portrayed Mata Sita. Lahri\u2019s portrayal of Lakshman became one of the most memorable performances from Indian television, and the show continues to enjoy a devoted following decades after its original broadcast.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/>Ramayan also returned to television during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 and became a major television success once again, introducing the iconic series and its characters to a younger generation.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>Lahri has remained active on social media and frequently shares videos, personal memories and opinions on subjects concerning Indian culture, society and current affairs.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Sunil Lahri recently praised PM Narendra Modi<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lahri has also recently made headlines for his comments in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/>In a video shared on X, the actor praised Modi and spoke about what he described as the Prime Minister\u2019s ability to forgive people despite criticism directed towards him, his late mother and the Indian armed forces.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/>Lahri said, \u201cPranam doston, hamare maananiya Pradhan Mantri ka kitna bada dil hai. 20 tareekh ke aandolan mein unki swargiya mataji, unhe aur hamari sena ko logon ne kitna bhala-bura kaha. Uske bawajood unhone sabko maaf kar diya. Agar unki jagah koi aur hota to kadi se kadi saza deta. Ye unka badappan hai.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"44\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-type=\"in_view\" class=\"  \">\n<div class=\"sQLTU timeline_pollWrapper_as  \" data-scrollga=\"scroll#poll_view\">\n<div>\n<p>Do you agree with the view that terms like Gen Z and Gen Alpha distance younger generations from Indian culture?<\/p>\n<div class=\"iN00Z\">\n<div class=\"eG6Oq\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<div class=\"W30C0\">\n<p>3k+ users shared opinion today<!-- --> <span class=\"vIYbn\"\/><\/p>\n<p>5k+ users already voted today<!-- --> <span class=\"vIYbn\"\/><\/p>\n<p>3k+ users shared opinion today<!-- --> <span class=\"vIYbn\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/polls\/do-you-agree-with-the-view-that-terms-like-gen-z-and-gen-alpha-distance-younger-generations-from-indian-culture\/pollopinions\/133249131.cms?src=articleshow\" class=\"pd_MH\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share Opinion<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"46\"\/>He then recalled a traditional saying about forgiveness, saying, \u201cIs situation mein mujhe ek purani kahawat yaad aa gayi \u2014 \u2018Kshama badan ko chahiye, chhotan ko utpaat. <!-- -->Ka Rahiman Hari ko ghataiyo, jo Bhrigu maari laat.\u2019\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"50\"\/>Lahri went on to praise Modi, saying, \u201cAise Pradhan Mantri ji ko mera koti-koti naman. Hum bhagyashali hain ki humein aise Pradhan Mantri mile jo duniya ke liye tough master hain, lekin hamare liye aur apne deshvasiyon ke liye mom hain.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"52\"\/>He acknowledged that his comments might not be appreciated by everyone but said he was not concerned about criticism. He ended the video by wishing people happiness and health and saying, \u201cJai Shri Ram.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"54\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/bollywood\/box-office\/awarapan-2-box-office-collection-day-1-emraan-hashmi-starrer-opens-with-rs-27-crore-haul-becomes-actors-biggest-opener\/articleshow\/133253377.cms\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;Awarapan 2&#8217; box office collection Day 1: Emraan Hashmi starrer opens with Rs 27 crore haul; becomes actor&#8217;s biggest opener<\/a><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/bollywood\/news\/ramayan-actor-sunil-lahri-says-gen-z-gen-alpha-labels-are-taking-younger-generation-away-from-us-urges-schools-to-revive-gurukul-system\/articleshow\/133248110.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200bSunil Lahri says Gen Z and Gen Alpha labels distance youth from Indian culture. 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