'Was paid millions for such roles': Kangana flays trolls sharing her movie clips
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has defended herself against online criticism by clarifying that her film roles do not reflect her personal conduct. She also criticized the behavior of protesters involved in recent demonstrations, labeling their actions as crass.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between public figures and social media discourse, particularly regarding the blurring lines between professional acting roles and personal political stances.
NEW DELHI: Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has hit back at social media users sharing clips from her films and public appearances to criticise her recent remarks on protesters associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led agitation.In an Instagram story on Friday, Ranaut argued that clips showing her playing film characters or attending professionally organised events should not be used to suggest that similar behaviour was appropriate in everyday settings.“You want to use my movie character clips I get paid millions to play, high-profile show business events where I am surrounded by my own entourage and event planners, security forces, you want to use these to convince vulnerable teenagers that she can do the same on the road or in school functions or in dingy clubs? Is it the same thing,” she wrote.“Don’t mislead the youth; it’s not the same thing.
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