The war of words between BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut and CJP leader Saurav Das is heating up. A few days after Kangana called him “useless” and “unemployed” in an Instagram post, Saurav Das has hit back in a chat with journalist Barkha Dutt on Mojo Story.
Saurav jokes about looking like young Hrithik Roshan
Responding to Kangana’s comments, Saurav said his friends were amused and even joked about why she was targeting him. He shared that one friend said maybe she is after him because he looks a little like young Hrithik Roshan.
He added that he holds nothing personal against her and asked her to talk things out instead of attacking people personally.
He said the real problem in the country is that people have stopped talking to each other, that there is too little discussion and debate, and that everyone should speak to one another with maryada, meaning respect and dignity.
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Is this a jab at Kangana’s old fight with Hrithik Roshan
Many felt Saurav’s comment about resembling Hrithik Roshan was a pointed reference to Kangana’s famous falling out with the actor.
Back in 2016, Kangana had called Hrithik a “silly ex” in an interview, which Hrithik denied, saying they were never in a relationship.
What followed was a long and messy public battle involving legal notices, statements to the press and leaked emails, making it one of Bollywood’s most talked about controversies.
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Saurav tells Kangana not to sound frustrated
Saurav also responded to Kangana’s remarks about Gen Z, telling her to be more thoughtful with her words.
He said she should be careful of her words and not sound frustrated, adding that it does not sound like something a mentally stable person would say.
He urged her to think before speaking about the country’s younger generation and said people should not be disrespected this way.
When asked if he would meet Kangana over coffee if she invited him, Saurav said he holds no grudge against her or any BJP leaders.
He said they have never harboured ill will towards anyone, including BJP MPs or people in government, and that they have always believed in dialogue.
What Kangana had said earlier
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This exchange comes after Kangana’s sharp attack on Saurav Das on Instagram earlier in the week.
She mocked him for still calling himself a student at 28, labelling him “useless” and “unemployed”, and pointed out that she had already won two National Awards by that age. She also took aim at Gen Z protesters, calling them “Generation Gutter” and describing their videos as “puke inducing”.
FAQs
What did Kangana say about Saurav Das?
She mocked him for calling himself a student at 28, called him “useless” and “unemployed”, and said she had already won two National Awards by his age.
What did Kangana say about Gen Z?
She called Gen Z protesters “Generation Gutter” and described their videos as “puke inducing”.
