Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur has finally addressed the controversy surrounding her resurfaced interview with former Kumkum Bhagya co-star Arijit Taneja. In the old clip, Mrunal jokingly said, “Do you want to marry a girl who is manly with muscles? Go marry Bipasha. Listen, I am far better than Bipasha, okay?”
As soon as the video resurfaced online, fans of Bipasha Basu and netizens strongly criticized Mrunal for body-shaming the actress.
Bipasha Basu’s Reaction on Instagram
Soon after the controversy erupted, Bipasha Basu shared a cryptic yet powerful post on Instagram. The quote read: “Strong women lift each other up.” Bipasha captioned it – “Get those muscles, beautiful ladies… we should be strong… muscles help you attain good physical and mental health forever!”
“Bust the age-old thought process that women should not look strong or be physically strong,” she added. Fans lauded Bipasha’s dignified response to the matter.
Mrunal Thakur Issues Public Apology
Breaking her silence, Mrunal Thakur took to Instagram Stories to apologize. Without naming Bipasha, she wrote:
“19-year-old me as a teenager said many silly things. I didn’t always understand the weight of my voice or how much words, even in jest, could hurt. But it did and for that I am deeply sorry. My intent was never to body-shame anyone. It was playful banter in an interview, that went too far. But I understand how it came across, and I truly wish I had chosen my words differently. With time, I have grown to appreciate that beauty comes in every form, and that’s something I truly value now.”
Her apology has received mixed reactions online, with some praising her for accepting her mistake, while others called it “too late.”
Work Front of Mrunal Thakur and Bipasha Basu
On the professional side, Mrunal Thakur was last seen in Son of Sardaar 2 opposite Ajay Devgn. Meanwhile, Bipasha Basu is currently on a break from films and enjoying motherhood with her daughter Devi.
