Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut launched a verbal attack against Baba Ramdev, Ashutosh Rana, and Taapsee Pannu this week [1].
The dispute highlights the ongoing friction between the politician and various figures in the Indian entertainment and wellness industries. Ranaut's comments target individuals who have previously spoken against her, signaling a continuation of her public confrontations with peers.
Ranaut used the phrase “bhookhe-nange log” to describe the individuals involved [1]. She said the celebrities targeted her to gain visibility in the press [2]. According to Ranaut, these figures are seeking media attention through personal remarks [2].
Among those targeted were Ashutosh Rana, Sonu Sood, and Rakhi Sawant [2]. Ranaut described these individuals as failed and irrelevant people [2]. She said they were using her name to remain relevant in the public eye [2].
The attack follows a pattern of public disagreements involving the MP, who frequently utilizes social media and public forums to address critics. Ranaut said the remarks made against her were an attempt to distract from their own lack of influence [2].
While the specific triggers for this latest outburst were not detailed, the rhetoric focuses on the perceived desperation of the celebrities. Ranaut said that the attempts to malign her character would not succeed in providing the media attention they seek [2].
“Kangana Ranaut launched a verbal attack against Baba Ramdev, Ashutosh Rana, and Taapsee Pannu.”
This confrontation underscores the intersection of celebrity culture and political identity in India. By framing her critics as 'irrelevant' or 'failed,' Ranaut leverages her current political standing as a BJP MP to dismiss opposition as mere attention-seeking, rather than legitimate criticism.
