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11 Reasons Why Kangana has been in the Limelight Since SSR's Death

Here’s all that you need to know about Kangana and the controversies she has stirred

10 September, 2020
11 Reasons Why Kangana has been in the Limelight Since SSR's Death

Not the one to shy away from speaking her mind, even if that stirs up controversies. Kangana Ranaut has been dubbed as one of the most “controversial” persons in Bollywood. Opinions are often divided on whether she calls out when she sees it or if it’s her way of ensuring the limelight stays focussed on her. 

After the unfortunate death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Kangana went on to make a spate of statements accusing prominent filmmakers and actors in Bollywood. Here’s a look at some of her most contentious statements in the past few months.    

1. Holds movie mafia responsible for SSR's death

Shortly after the news of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death shocked the nation, Kangana released a video calling out the movie mafia. She spoke out on how nepotism doesn’t allow outsiders a fair chance at making it big in the industry. In the video she accused prominent Bollywood filmmakers of 'systematic dismantling of a fragile mind'.

2. She called Taapsee Pannu and Swara Bhaskar B grade actors 

In an interview on national television, she said: "I only have to lose here, because tomorrow they (referring to the 'movie mafia') will get some 20 needy outsiders like Taapsee Pannu and Swara Bhaskar who will say 'oh only Kangana has a problem with Karan Johar, but we love Karan Johar.' If you love Karan Johar, why are you both B-grade actresses? You are better looking than Alia Bhatt and Ananya, you both are better actresses, why don't you get work? Your existence is a proof of nepotism. What are you telling me how happy you are with this industry?” This statement of her’s not only elicited a reaction from Taapsee and Swara but also from many other members of the industry. Anubhav Sinha tweeted: “When you talk like that you are degrading yourself”.

3. She termed Ayushmann Khuranna “mediocre” and “chaploos”.

When the actor came out in support of Sushant’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, he incurred Kangana’s wrath. She was quick to tweet: "Chaploos outsiders support mafia only for one reason and the reason is their mediocrity, nobody is threatened by them and they take full advantage of conflicts faced by few like Kangana and SSR by openly denying and mocking them." The tweet had Kangana's name's initials, i.e. K R, at the end. She alleged that he has been supporting Rhea and star kids because he wants to survive in Bollywood and enhance his image.


 

4. Lashed out at Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone

In a tweet she expressed her angst against Ranbir and Deepika, claiming that they were privileged enough to get away with things while outsiders like her were labelled and criticised. Her tweet read: "Ranbir Kapoor is a serial skirt chaser but no one dare call him a rapist, Deepika is a self proclaimed mental illnesses patient but no one calls her a psycho or a witch, this name calling is reserved only for extra ordinary outsiders who come from small towns and humble families.

5. She called out Deepika Padukone for using SSR’s alleged depression to her advantage

When the Supreme Court ordered CBI to look into Sushant’s death, Kangana was quick to applaud the move. But in the same statement she also accused Deepika, who spoke about depression immediately after the news of Sushant's demise broke of using it to her advantage. Kangana tweeted: ”Repeat after me, depression ka dhandha chalane walon ko public ne unki aukat dikhadi #CBIforShushant #SushantSingRajput #1stStepToSSRJustice.”

6. Dared few Bollywood actors to take a drugs test

When Narcotics Control Bureau got involved in the on-going investigations related to SSR’s death, Kangana tweeted: "If narcotics Control Bureau enters Bullywood, many A listers will be behind bars, if blood tests are conducted many shocking revelations will happen. Hope @PMOIndia under swatchh Bharat mission cleanses the gutter called Bullywood.” In tweets that followed she dared Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Ayan Mukerji and Vicky Kaushik to undertake drug tests to prove they weren’t into substance abuse. 


 

7. Public spat with Mumbai Police 

Kangana who had sought protection for speaking out against the rampant substance abuse in Bollywood, refused to take protection from Mumbai Police. She claimed she was scared of them. She also got condemned  lashed out at Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh for allegedly liking a derogatory tweet against her. She tweeted, "When @CPMumbaiPolice is openly intimidating me like this, encouraging bullying and crime against me, will I be safe in Mumbai ? Who is responsible for my safety? @PMOIndia." However, the Mumbai Police officially denied the accusations.


 

8. Accuses Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut of threatening her, compares Mumbai to PoK

Kangana claimed Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut openly threatened her to never return to Mumbai. Kangana tweeted about it and also compared Mumbai to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. She tweeted: Sanjay Raut Shiv Sena leader has given me an open threat and asked me not to come back to Mumbai, after Aazadi graffitis in Mumbai streets and now open threats, why Mumbai is feeling like Pakistan occupied Kashmir?”


 

9. She gets Y-Plus Protection 

Kangana was granted Y-Plus security by the home ministry after they assessed her threat perception. The actor has a total of 11 CRPF personnel guarding her. The ‘Y-plus’ protection for her extends across India.

 

10. BMC demolishes her Mumbai office 

On Wednesday Brihanmumbai Corporation (BMC) initiated demolition of an alleged illegal structure at her production house, Manikarnika Films, in west Mumbai's Khar. The actor refuted the claims that there was any illegal construction at her office. She tweeted videos of the demolition and wrote: ’There is no illegal construction in my house, also government has banned any demolitions in Covid till September 30, Bullywood watch now this is what Fascism looks like.’ The Mumbai High Court has, however, stayed the demolition by BMC. 


 

11. Openly Challenges Udhav Thackeray

After part of her office was demolished by BMC, she claimed that she was getting threats that her house would also be torn down. In a video that she released on Instagram she openly challenges  Maharashtra Chief Minister Udhav Thackeray telling him that his pride would be demolished just as her office was.

 

 

 

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