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Podcast: ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash
Episode: Episode 124 - Niyaz Khan: IAS & Author who advocates for cow protection, 'Backs' Sanatana, and 'Hates' Bollywood
Description: Niyaz Khan is an IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, who is known for his views on cow protection, Sanatana Dharma, and Bollywood. He has authored over half a dozen books, including one on Gangster Abu Salem's 'love story', triple talaq, and Brahmins. Khan has stirred numerous controversies in the past due to his progressive thinking and pro-Hindu writings.Khan has blamed Bollywood for religious conversions in India and also criticizes the Hindi film industry for portraying Brahmins in a negative light in movies. He was at the centre of controversy when his...