Mumbai, August 2: Social media activity has drawn renewed attention to the ongoing friction between actors Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut, after a fresh exchange prompted calls for restraint. Kangana urged Hrithik to stop adding fuel to the fire and embarrassing his partner, following comments made regarding viral online trends.
Sharing a news snippet detailing his statement on Instagram Stories, Kangana criticized Hrithik for not calling out those she claimed were using his name to target and harass her. She noted that she was pleased he had found happiness with his current partner, Saba Azad, offering her well wishes to the couple while cautioning him against making subtle digs. Addressing him directly, she stated that as someone in a committed relationship, it was inappropriate to engage in such behavior, adding that he should instead condemn those bullying her in his name.
The interaction gained traction after Hrithik responded to a post titled “The World Owes An Apology To Hrithik Roshan.” Reacting to the topic, Hrithik maintained that siding with one party simply out of distaste for another reflected a broader systemic issue, adding that he preferred to wait for a conversation driven by facts and proper context rather than being influenced by prevailing narratives.
The recent wave of online discussion originally stemmed from remarks made by Kangana regarding student protests, which led to a commentary exchange with Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das. During the exchange, Das mentioned that acquaintances had light-heartedly teased him about a resemblance to a younger Hrithik Roshan.
The public fallout between the two actors first erupted in 2016 after Kangana referred to Hrithik during an interview, leading to a firm denial of any romantic relationship from Hrithik. The dispute subsequently expanded into a legal matter involving formal notices and public statements that continue to generate public interest.
