Mrunal Thakur Apologises For Viral Video Calling Bipasha Basu ‘Manly’; Says, “My Intent Was Never To…”

Mrunal Thakur has addressed the controversy surrounding an old video of hers that recently resurfaced on social media about Bipasha Basu. In the footage, a 19-year-old Mrunal joked about Basu’s body during a TV interview—a comment she now regrets.

Mrunal Thakur Apologises For Old Remarks On Bipasha Basu

Taking to Instagram stories, Mrunal expressed her remorse, saying, “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.”

Mrunal Thakur apologises

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She added, “With time, I’ve grown to appreciate that beauty comes in every form, and that’s something I truly value now.”

What Did Mrunal Thakur Say?

In the original interview, Mrunal sat alongside a co-star. She began her career as a television actor with shows like Mujhse Kuchh Kehti…Yeh Khamoshiyaan (2012) and Kumkum Bhagya (2014). During the chat, she jokingly claimed she was much better than ‘muscular’ Bipasha Basu. Since the video went viral on Reddit and then spread to Instagram, Bipasha’s fans have been creating edits highlighting her beauty and iconic status. Many expressed disappointment in Mrunal’s comments, with some saying they are no longer her fans. Her recent posts have also been flooded with negative comments and mentions of Bipasha.

Bipasha’s Latest IG Story: Was That Her Reaction?

Did Bipasha react to Mrunal’s old video?

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Although Bipasha has not directly commented on the controversy, she shared an Instagram story emphasising the importance of women supporting women: “Strong women lift each other up.” She further added in her caption, “Get those muscles, beautiful ladies, we should be strong. Muscles help you attain good physical and mental health forever! Bust the age-old thought that women should not look or be physically strong.”

Bipasha-Mrunal’s Projects

Mrunal’s latest work includes Son of Sardaar 2 with Ajay Devgn, and she is known for films like Jersey, Sita Ramam, and Love Sonia. Bipasha has been taking a break from films for a few years, enjoying her time as a mother to her daughter, Devi.

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