Filmmaker Hansal Mehta and actor-MP Kangana Ranaut clashed online after Mehta voiced his support for comedian Kunal Kamra, who is under fire for jokes targeting Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The heated exchange sparked new controversy, with many comparing it to the 2020 demolition of Kangana’s Mumbai office by the BMC during the Uddhav Thackeray administration.
The Confrontation Begins
The confrontation started when Hansal Mehta highlighted an abusive post aimed at Kunal Kamra. However, a user on X pointed out Mehta’s lack of comment on the 2020 demolition of Kangana’s office. In response, Mehta asked, “Was her house vandalized? Did goons enter her property? Was this done to challenge her freedom of expression or due to alleged FSI violations? Please enlighten me. Maybe I don’t know the facts.”
Kangana’s Response
Kangana responded to the situation by sharing her difficult experience from 2020. She detailed the events, stating, “They called me names like hara*khor, threatened me, served a notice late in the night to my watchman, and before the courts could open the next morning, bulldozers demolished the entire house. The High Court called the demolition completely illegal. They laughed at it and raised a toast to my pain and public humiliation.”
Criticism of Hansal Mehta
Kangana took a sharp jab at Hansal Mehta’s professional works, stating, “It seems your insecurity and mediocrity has not only made you bitter and stupid, but it has blinded you as well. It’s not some third-class series or atrocious films that you make. Don’t try to sell your dumb lies and agendas here in matters related to my ordeals. Stay out of it.”
Hansal Mehta’s Response
Mehta responded to Ranaut’s sharp remarks with a brief, sarcastic reply: “Get well soon.”
Background of the 2020 Demolition
In September 2020, the BMC demolished Kangana’s office, citing encroachment. The timing was suspicious, coming after her public feud with Shiv Sena leaders following Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. The Bombay High Court later ruled the demolition illegal.
Recent Criticism of Kunal Kamra
Earlier today, Kangana criticized Kamra’s jokes about Eknath Shinde, saying they were disrespectful. She noted that her 2020 issue was illegal, but the action against Kamra is legal.
