Kangana Ranaut, the newly-elected Lok Sabha member from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, has been making headlines recently. However, her journey to the national capital hit a roadblock when she faced a mishap at the Chandigarh airport. A CISF official slapped her, causing a massive uproar on social media. Among those who reacted to the incident was Bollywood actor Annu Kapoor, whose comments did not sit well with the Queen actress. On June 22, 2024, Annu Kapoor took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to apologize to Kangana. In a heartfelt note written in Hindi, he addressed her as his dear sister and expressed his respect for all women. He clarified that he is not aware of current events as he avoids news and internet content.
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Annu Kapoor acknowledged that not knowing the laws and regulations of a country can lead to mistakes and punishment, but not knowing about a person or place is not a crime. He emphasized that he does not know who Kangana is and therefore his remarks should not be seen as disrespecting women. Nevertheless, he apologized to Kangana for his comments and posted the note with the caption "I am responsible for what I speak, and I am not responsible for what others understand. Jai Hind Vande Matram."
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This incident occurred on June 21, 2024, during a promotional event for Annu Kapoor's upcoming film "Hamare Barah." When asked about Kangana's slap incident, he responded by questioning who she is. Kangana, in response, criticized Annu Kapoor on her Instagram stories for disrespecting successful women.
The clash between Annu Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut highlights the importance of respecting women and being aware of current events. While Annu Kapoor apologized for his remarks, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact their relationship and the public's perception of them.
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