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Actress Mrunal Thakur recently found herself at the centre of a social media storm after an old interview resurfaced last week. In the clip, a 19-year-old Mrunal jokingly commented on Bipasha Basu’s physique, a remark she now deeply regrets.
Mrunal Issues Public Apology
Taking to her Instagram stories, Mrunal shared a heartfelt note addressing the backlash.
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."
She added, “With time, I’ve grown to appreciate that beauty comes in every form, and that’s something I truly value now.”
What Triggered the Backlash
In the resurfaced video, Mrunal had joked that she was “much better” than a “muscular” Bipasha Basu. Fans of Bipasha reacted strongly, flooding social media with throwback edits of the actress and highlighting her beauty and iconic presence. Many expressed disappointment in Mrunal’s words, declaring they were no longer her fans.
Mrunal’s recent Instagram posts have since been inundated with comments mentioning Bipasha.
Bipasha’s Subtle Response
Though Bipasha hasn’t addressed the remarks directly, she shared an empowering message on her Instagram stories that read, “Strong women lift each other up.”
She expanded on it in her caption, writing, “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.”
