Kangana Ranaut Says She's Most-Respected In Bollywood After Amitabh Bachchan, Video Goes Viral

A video of Kangana Ranaut comparing herself to Amitabh Bachchan during her political campaign is going viral.

New Delhi: Kangana Ranaut, the actress turned politician, is making waves once again with her spirited campaign in the Mandi Lok Sabha seat of Himachal Pradesh. Her recent remarks during a speech have ignited a viral storm on social media platforms as she boldly compared her influence and status in the film industry to that of megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

In a short video clip circulating online, Kangana Ranaut can be heard saying, "Sara desh hairaan hai, ke wo Kangana chahe Rajasthan chali jau, chahe mai West Bengal chali jau, chahe mai Delhi chali jau, chahe mai Manipur chali jau, aisa lagta hai ki maano itna pyaar aur itna sammaan. Mai daave se keh sakti hu ke Amitabh Bachchan ji ke baad aaj kisko industry me milta hai to wo mujhe milta hai. (The whole country is surprised, whether Kangana is going to Rajasthan, whether I am going to West Bengal, whether I am going to Delhi, whether I am going to Manipur, it seems that I am loved so much and respected so much. After Amitabh Bachchan, I have found it in the industry today.)”

Social media users mocked the actress, claiming she is “Self obsessed”. One user wrote, "Self proclaimed glory", while another one said, "She should have avoided Amitabh Bachchan, instead use Modi in her statement."

Kangana Ranaut’s next film

Amidst her political endeavours, Kangana continues to make strides on the Bollywood front, with her upcoming role in ‘Emergency’, where she portrays the former Prime Minister of India, the late Indira Gandhi. 

'Emergency' boasts a stellar cast including Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Vishak Nair, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman and the late Satish Kaushik. The new theatrical release date for the film is June 14, 2024.