KANGANA RANAUT STIRS THE POT AGAIN: THE URMILA MATONDKAR SAGA

Kangana Ranaut, the firebrand actress turned politician, recently stirred the controversy cauldron yet again while prepping for her Lok Sabha 2024 election run from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, under the BJP banner. At the heart of the storm is her infamous 'soft porn star' comment about Urmila Matondkar, which she addressed head-on at the Times Now Summit 2024.

Kangana's Bold Defense

In a spirited defense of her past comments, Kangana threw a curveball by comparing her remark to the self-proclaimed titles by some actresses like "tandoori murgi" and "Sheila Ki Jawani." She questioned, "If they're cool being called item girls, why's there a fuss when similar expressions are used?" Kangana insisted she meant no shame towards Urmila, believing there was no harm since Urmila "seemed comfortable in that role."

The Spark That Lit the Fire

Rewind to 2020, Kangana didn't mince words in a Times Now interview where she called Urmila a "soft porn star," citing a less-than-flattering interview Urmila did about her. Kangana's sharp critique wasn't just about Urmila's acting but hinted at a deeper political rivalry, especially with Urmila's political affiliations and debut.

Urmila's Counter and Political Foray

Urmila Matondkar, no stranger to politics herself, having waved the Congress flag in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections before joining Shiv Sena in 2020, had earlier clapped back at Kangana. She defended veteran actor Jaya Bachchan against Kangana's broad indictment of the film industry, showing the intertwining of Bollywood and politics.

In the swirling dance of politics and cinema, Kangana Ranaut's comments add yet another layer of intrigue. As both these formidable women carve their paths in the political arena, the industry watches on, perhaps a tad nervously, at the blurring lines between the silver screen and the ballot box.