'I'll wait till context is right'
Actor Hrithik Roshan has publicly distanced himself from social media discourse that attempts to use his past feud with Kangana Ranaut to score points in current political debates. The controversy stems from a viral post suggesting he deserves an apology following recent political remarks made by Ranaut.
Why it matters
The intersection of celebrity culture and political polarization often leads to the weaponization of personal history in public discourse.
The recent political controversy surrounding Kangana Ranaut has unexpectedly brought her long-running feud with Hrithik Roshan back into the spotlight, spawning a flood of memes and social media commentary. Now, Roshan has responded to one such viral post, distancing himself from the narrative and saying any judgment should be based on facts rather than changing public opinion. The actor commented on an Instagram post shared by user Freddy Birdy, which read, "The world owes an apology to Hrithik Roshan." The post was widely seen as a reference to Hrithik's years-long public dispute with Kangana, with many social media users claiming recent events had vindicated the actor. However, Hrithik made it clear that he did not agree with people taking sides simply because public sentiment had shifted.
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