An old comment by actress Mrunal Thakur, professing her past admiration for cricketer Virat Kohli, has resurfaced on social media, drawing the actress’s ire. Thakur has called for media outlets to cease recycling her remarks.

Incident Overview

The incident began when the media portal Instant Bollywood posted a snippet from an earlier interview where Thakur expressed her love for Kohli. As the post gained traction, social media users began commenting, bringing the old statement back into the spotlight. Thakur, evidently unhappy with the renewed attention, responded directly in the comments. “@instantbollywood STOP IT OK,” she wrote, conveying her frustration.

Background of the Comment

The original comment was made during the promotional campaign for her film “Jersey,” which is centered on cricket. Thakur had shared, “There was a time when I was madly in love with Virat Kohli. I started liking cricket because of my brother who’s a big fan. I have fond memories of watching a match live at a stadium with him around five years ago. I remember I was wearing a blue jersey and cheering for team India. Cut to today, I am part of a cricket-based film like Jersey. It is such a happy coincidence.”

About the Film ‘Jersey’

“Jersey,” featuring Shahid Kapoor alongside Thakur, is a sports drama and a remake of the Telugu film of the same name. The movie tells the story of a former cricketer who returns to the sport in his mid-30s to fulfill his son’s wish. Despite the heartfelt storyline, the film, released in 2022, did not perform well at the box office.

Mrunal Thakur’s Recent Projects

Thakur was recently seen in “Family Star,” starring Vijay Deverakonda, which received a tepid response from audiences. The film’s cast included Abhinaya, Vasuki, Rohini Hattangadi, and Ravi Babu, with a special appearance by Divyansha Kaushik.

Additionally, Thakur made a cameo appearance in Nag Ashwin’s “Kalki 2898 AD,” sharing the screen with Kamal Haasan, Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone. Her upcoming projects include “Pooja Meri Jaan” and a production by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Thakur’s response highlights her desire to move past old comments and focus on her current and future work in the film industry.