Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur has once again become the subject of discussion. Previously facing criticism for a statement made about Bipasha Basu, Mrunal is now in the spotlight due to a new video. This time, the matter is linked to actress Anushka Sharma.
Entertainment: Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur has been consistently embroiled in controversies and under the spotlight recently. A few days ago, an old video of hers went viral, in which she made a statement related to body shaming about Bipasha Basu. Following this, another video has surfaced where she spoke about rejecting the film 'Sultan' and made a veiled remark about Anushka Sharma. After this statement, Mrunal Thakur has found herself at the receiving end of criticism on social media, with users heavily trolling her.
Mrunal Thakur Rejected the Opportunity to Debut with 'Sultan'
Mrunal Thakur recently revealed in a podcast that she was supposed to make her Bollywood debut with Salman Khan's blockbuster film 'Sultan' (2016). However, she herself decided to step away from the project. Mrunal stated that at the time, she felt she wasn't ready for such a big film and might have lost her identity if she had done it.
Mrunal further added that the actress who did the film is not very active in the industry today, whereas she is constantly working. This single line has given rise to the entire controversy.
Mrunal Trolled on Social Media
Anushka Sharma played the lead role opposite Salman Khan in 'Sultan'. She portrayed the role of a wrestler, and her performance was greatly appreciated by the audience. The film proved to be a blockbuster, grossing over ₹300 crore. However, Anushka has been keeping a distance from the big screen for the past few years. This is why social media users believe that Mrunal's statement was a veiled reference to Anushka.
As soon as the video surfaced, netizens began to target Mrunal. Many commented that she should not have compared herself to another actress. Some users wrote, "Anushka Sharma has delivered many hit films on her own. Don't try to elevate yourself by belittling her." Other users opined that if Mrunal had done 'Sultan', she might not have been able to create the magic that the pairing of Anushka and Salman did.
Mrunal Thakur's Career
This is not the first time Mrunal Thakur has found herself in controversies due to her statements. Some time ago, an old interview of hers went viral, in which she made a body-shaming comment about Bipasha Basu. At that time too, she was heavily trolled on social media. Later, Mrunal had to issue a clarification, stating that it was in the early days of her career and she made the mistake unknowingly.
Despite the controversies, Mrunal Thakur's career is progressing rapidly. After starting her journey in the television industry, she transitioned into films and solidified her reputation with movies like 'Super 30', 'Jersey', and 'Sita Ramam'. Recently, she has worked in films like 'Son of Sardaar 2', and she has a lineup of several major projects.
