Hrithik Roshan recently showed support for a post condemning the actions of a CISF guard who slapped actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport. This incident has reignited the controversy between Hrithik and Kangana, which first emerged in 2016. Here’s an overview of the situation and the reactions it has sparked.
On a Thursday afternoon, Kangana Ranaut, who was traveling to New Delhi after her Lok Sabha elections win from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi constituency, was allegedly slapped by a CISF woman constable at Chandigarh airport. The constable, identified as Kulwinder Kaur, has since been suspended, and an FIR has been registered against her based on a written complaint by CISF officials. Additionally, a complaint has been filed by CISF to the local police.
Hrithik Roshan reacted to this incident by liking a post that condemned the act. The post by independent journalist Faye D'Souza criticized the use of violence, emphasizing that no matter the disagreements, violence cannot be justified. She highlighted the importance of non-violence, especially in a country founded on Gandhi’s principles. D'Souza's post stressed that it is dangerous when security personnel react violently while in uniform, and that society should not condone such actions. She pointed out the potential implications of such behavior, suggesting that if questioning power leads to assaults, it threatens the very fabric of democracy.
This incident has reopened old wounds between Hrithik and Kangana. Their controversy dates back to an interview where Kangana referred to "silly exes" without naming anyone. Hrithik Roshan took offense and sent her a legal notice demanding a retraction, which she refused. This escalated into a public legal battle, with both parties exchanging accusations and legal notices. The controversy garnered significant media attention, especially with rumors of their alleged affair during the filming of "Krrish 3" and subsequent fallout.
In 2016, their legal tussle included a series of notices and public statements, but the issue remained unresolved. The controversy resurfaced when reports suggested Kangana was cast opposite Hrithik in "Aashiqui 3", but Hrithik allegedly refused to work with her, leading to her removal from the project. Kangana’s comments in interviews about exes seeking attention reignited speculation about whether she was referring to Hrithik.
The current incident at Chandigarh airport and Hrithik’s reaction by supporting the post against the CISF constable have brought this long-standing feud back into the limelight. The post liked by Hrithik, which also garnered likes from other Bollywood celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Zoya Akhtar, and Soni Razdan, condemned the use of violence and called for a return to non-violent principles.
Kangana Ranaut responded by sharing a long note addressing those supporting the CISF personnel, asserting her stance and addressing the broader implications of the incident. This note and the reactions it has generated reflect the deep divisions and ongoing tensions within the Bollywood community regarding the use of force and the handling of controversies.
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