Mrunal Thakur has been making headlines recently, not just for her work but also for her personal life. Her latest release, ‘Son of Sardaar 2’, hasn’t done well commercially, and she’s also facing backlash online due to an old clip where she took a subtle jab at Bipasha Basu. On top of that, rumours linking her to the South Indian star Dhanush have sparked additional buzz.Origin of the Controversial ClipThe controversial clip originates from the time she was working on her television show ‘Kumkum Bhagya’, where she was chatting about fitness alongside her co-star Arjit Taneja. In this video, she can be seen telling her co-star when he spoke about his preferences, ‘Do you want a manly girl with muscles? Go marry Bipasha.” She further added, “I’m much better than Bipasha.”This remark has sparked backlash, with many critics condemning it as an unnecessary slight directed at another actress.Bold Instagram Response Amid CriticismOn Monday, despite facing criticism, the actress confidently shared a series of captivating photos on Instagram, sporting a black outfit and sunglasses. Her caption read, “Stop staring!” While many fans praised her boldness, some detractors continued to reference the ongoing controversy. Comments included, “You’re lucky people know you now after you used Bipasha’s name,” “Bipasha is iconic!” and “She insulted Bipasha.”Social Media Reactions and Resurfaced Reddit PostThe online community quickly responded, bringing attention to this old video which has resurfaced. One commenter remarked, “She has always been a typical mean girl… she was mean towards her ex on Nach Baliye and has a very crass way of talking.” The video clip has since spread widely across social media, igniting discussions about her behavior.Rumours About Relationship with DhanushAmid the controversy surrounding her supposed “Bipasha comment,” Mrunal’s personal life also attracted media attention. Rumors of a romantic link with Dhanush surfaced after he was seen at the Son of Sardaar 2 premiere. In an interview shared by Only Kollywood, Mrunal clarified, “Dhanush is just a good friend to me.” She went on to explain his attendance, saying, “Dhanush attended the ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ event. No one should misunderstand that. It was Ajay Devgn who invited him.”
