‘If Not Me After Big B Then Who Khans?’: Kangana Ranaut Defends Herself After She Compares Herself To Amitabh Bachchan In Her Speech

Actress Kangana Ranaut has embarked on a political journey after making her mark in the Hindi film industry for the past 18 years. Having joined the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP), she will be contesting the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 from Mandi. In a recent speech, she was heard comparing herself to Amitabh Bachchan in terms of the love and respect they receive from people. Well, it is safe to say the statement went viral and netizens are having the time of their life trolling her for it. Always the one to hit back at the trolls, she then asked the netizens to correct her by telling her which actor gets more love than her and Big B. 

Taking to her Instagram stories, Kangana shared a screenshot of an article highlighting the portion of her speech. She posted a long note along with it, elaborating more on her point of view. She revealed how not only does she get love for her art but she also receives immense respect for her work towards women empowerment. ALSO READ: Ram Navami 2024: Kangana Ranaut, Ajay Devgn, And Other Celebs Extend Heartfelt Greetings On The Occasion Of ‘Surya Tilak’ In Ayodhya’s Ram Temple

Quoted by India Today, the 37-year-old actress wrote, “I clearly mentioned Bharat and its various states where I get overwhelming love and reception for my art as well as for my integrity as a nationalist. Not just my acting, but my work for women empowerment is widely appreciated. I have a question for those who have an objection. If not me after Big B, who gets the most amount of love and respect for Hindi films in Bharat? Khans? Kapoors? Who? Can I also know please, I would correct myself.” ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut Meets Dalai Lama In Dharamshala, Says ‘It Was An Experience Which I’ll Cherish All My Life’

For the unversed, in her previous statement, she was heard saying, “The whole country is surprised, whether I go to Rajasthan, West Bengal, New Delhi, or I go to Manipur, it feels like there is so much love and respect. I can confidently say that after Amitabh Bachchan, if anyone gets such love and respect in the industry, it’s me.”

On the work front, Kangana Ranaut was last seen in Tejas. The movie failed to impress the audience as well as the critics and it tanked at the box-office. She will be next seen in Emergency. Not only is the movie her first solo directorial, but she will also be essaying the role of India’s late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Apart from that, she also has a few other projects in her pipeline like the Noti Binodini biopic.