Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut clash online as decade-old rivalry resurfaces
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A decade-old public feud between Bollywood stars Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut has resurfaced on social media, triggered by a viral online campaign that demanded an apology be extended to Roshan. The renewed discourse began after a post by writer Freddy Birdy suggested the world owes the actor an apology, prompting widespread speculation regarding the bitter 2016 conflict that once defined their professional and personal relationship.
In response to the trending narrative, Roshan urged the public to exercise caution, warning against the pitfalls of forming opinions based on prevailing social media sentiment. He emphasized that blindly choosing sides in a complex dispute is symptomatic of a deeper societal problem, noting that he prefers to form opinions only after examining the full context and facts of a situation. While he did not explicitly name Ranaut, his comments were widely interpreted as an attempt to distance himself from the re-emerging controversy.
Ranaut countered hours later via an Instagram story, sharing a news report on Roshan’s statement. She suggested that because Roshan is now in a relationship with musician Saba Azad, it would be prudent to leave the past behind. Furthermore, she urged Roshan to take a firm stance against individuals who utilize her name to provoke online attacks, explicitly asking him to refrain from fueling the fire.
The latest eruption of tension follows a recent exchange between Ranaut and political spokesperson Saurabh Das, who jokingly claimed that his friends compare his younger self to Roshan. The lighthearted remark quickly spiraled into a wave of internet memes, inadvertently reviving the dormant public interest in the actors’ long-standing hostilities.
The conflict dates back to 2016, when Ranaut referred to Roshan as her “silly ex” in a televised interview. Roshan categorically denied the existence of any such relationship, a rejection that escalated into a protracted legal battle involving formal notices and counter-allegations. Despite the passage of nearly ten years, the incident remains a recurring focal point for social media debate, highlighting the persistent public fascination with the stars’ unresolved animosity.
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