Sunny Leone’s Mathura appearance cancelled after protests
Sunny Leone’s proposed visit to the holy city of Mathura has been called off after strong opposition from local religious organisations. The actress was reportedly scheduled to attend a private New Year programme at a hotel in the city, but organisers cancelled the event following protests.
Why the programme was called off
Local groups voiced objections to Sunny Leone’s presence, which prompted the hotel and event planners to pull the plug on the private show. The cancellation came despite the event being a closed gathering, leaving organisers and fans surprised by the intensity of the backlash.
Daniel Weber speaks up for Sunny
Sunny’s husband, Daniel Weber, responded to the controversy on the couple’s behalf. He clarified that the Mathura booking was not Sunny’s New Year’s show, saying, “First off, it’s not a New Year’s show. Her New Year’s show is in Hyderabad. Everyone knows. It’s publicized everywhere. She’s had a show almost every day for the last five, six days, seven days.”
Daniel expressed frustration at what he sees as an unnecessary demand for them to prove their loyalty to India. “Sunny and I are in India for sixteen years. That is a very good portion of our lives. We have been, I believe, good citizens. We’ve done plenty of good deeds from the goodness of our heart because we like to give back to a country that has given us so much. So, I do find it amazing that there is still a group, be it whatever group it is, that protests that Sunny is coming somewhere.”
Sunny’s visit seen as positive for local business, says Daniel
Daniel also highlighted the economic and entertainment value of Sunny’s appearances. “When she visits a city, it brings revenue, brings business, brings eyeballs, and it brings, you know, it is not bringing anything bad. It is bringing entertainment. And I believe that we should celebrate that,” he said, adding that it felt strange to face such opposition after 16 years in India.
On whether they might return to Mathura, Daniel said, “I hope that they do one-day invite us back and realize that that was a wrong decision. I do believe it’s a wrong decision. But we will respect it and let them do what they want to do. And we will go somewhere else and have great entertainment somewhere else and enjoy and provide wonderful entertainment for another city and another place. And they will enjoy it. And we will all have a wonderful year. God bless everyone.”
What’s next for Sunny Leone
Despite the cancellation in Mathura, Daniel reaffirmed Sunny’s New Year plans in Hyderabad. The couple appears focused on continuing their work and performances elsewhere. Meanwhile, Sunny has been sharing lighter moments off stage too — recently she posted a video of a woodwork session with children, which Daniel called “the best.”
Takeaway
The Mathura episode highlights the tensions that can sometimes surround celebrity appearances in sensitive locations. For now, Sunny and Daniel are choosing to move forward, respect local decisions, and continue entertaining audiences in other cities.