Kangana Ranaut, the actress-turned-politician known for her bold statements, recently took a sharp dig at the Bollywood industry, labeling it a “hopeless place” driven by jealousy towards talent. The comment was made during her appearance on “The Bombay Journey” with Mashable India, where she discussed her upcoming film Emergency and her views on the film industry.
In the interview, Ranaut reflected on her own experience in Bollywood, suggesting that the industry’s problem lies with its attitude toward her rather than her conduct. “Only a few people have a problem with me, otherwise if you see, I won an election and the kind of love that I receive from the industry proves my point. So, is the problem with me or with them?” she questioned, hinting at a broader issue of acceptance and recognition within the industry.
Ranaut’s criticism didn’t stop there. When asked about her stance on the ongoing trend of boycotting Bollywood, she didn’t hold back, stating, “Bollywood is, honestly, a very hopeless place. Kuch nahi hone wala inka. Ek toh talent se ye jalte hain. Jo bhi inko talented dikhta hain na uske piche pad ke ya toh usko khatam kar dete hain unka career barbaad kar dete hain unko boycott kar dete hain.” Her words, which translate to a scathing critique of how the industry allegedly targets and sabotages talented individuals, highlight the deep-rooted issues she believes plague Bollywood.
Amidst this controversy, Ranaut is heavily involved in the promotion of her latest film, Emergency. The film, which is inspired by the infamous Indian Emergency, features Ranaut portraying former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The movie also stars Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, and Milind Soman in pivotal roles.
Produced by Manikarnika Films and EaseMyTrip, with music by G. V. Prakash Kumar, Emergency is slated for release on September 6th. Kangana Ranaut not only stars in the lead role but has also taken on the role of producer, underscoring her multifaceted involvement in the project.