Kangana Ranaut, a Bollywood actress, has never been shy in expressing her ideas both on and off screen. Recently, she found herself embroiled in a controversy when a controversial post allegedly appeared on Congress leader Supriya Shrinate’s Instagram account.
The post featured a picture of Kangana in revealing attire and a disparaging caption. Kangana wasted no time in responding,
“We must refrain from using sex workers’ challenging lives or circumstances as some kind of abuse or slur… every woman deserves her dignity… 🙏”
The Controversial Post
The alleged post on Supriya Shrinate’s account caused a stir. It surfaced just one day after the BJP nominated Kangana Ranaut as their candidate from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. The derogatory comment aimed at Kangana raised eyebrows and led to a heated exchange on social media.
Kangana’s Powerful Response
Taking to her official social media handle, Kangana addressed the comments attributed to Supriya. In a heartfelt message, she emphasized that every woman deserves dignity, regardless of profession or circumstances.
Kangana highlighted her diverse roles over the past two decades, from a naive Queen girl to a revolutionary Thalaivii revolutionary leader. Her plea resonated with the need to rise above body shaming and stereotypes, advocating for respect and empathy for all women.
Dear Supriya ji
In the last 20 years of my career as an artist I have played all kinds of women. From a naive girl in Queen to a seductive spy in Dhaakad, from a goddess in Manikarnika to a demon in Chandramukhi, from a prostitute in Rajjo to a revolutionary leader in Thalaivii.… pic.twitter.com/GJbhJTQAzW— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) March 25, 2024
A Jab At The Congress Leader
Kangana’s response was a direct jab at Supriya Shrinate, urging her to reconsider her words. By invoking her varied on-screen portrayals, Kangana emphasized the importance of treating women with dignity and compassion.
The controversy shed light on the power of social media and the responsibility that comes with it, especially for public figures. Meanwhile, Supriya Shrinate said this about her controversial post:
मेरे फेसबुक और इंस्टा के अकाउंट पर कई लोगों का एक्सेस है. इसमें से किसी व्यक्ति ने आज एक बेहद घृणित और आपत्तिजनक पोस्ट किया था.
मुझे जैसे ही इसकी जानकारी हुई मैंने वह पोस्ट हटा दिया. जो भी मुझे जानते हैं, वह यह अच्छी तरह से जानते हैं कि मैं किसी भी महिला के लिए व्यक्तिगत भोंडी… pic.twitter.com/CFDNXuxmo2
— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) March 25, 2024
Kangana Ranaut: Upholding Dignity
Kangana’s stance serves as a reminder that irrespective of political affiliations, gender, or profession, everyone deserves respect. Her unwavering commitment to standing up for what she believes in continues to make headlines, and this incident was no exception.
As the election season unfolds, Kangana’s response remains a powerful testament to the need for empathy and understanding in public discourse.