Karan Johar Condemns Violence Against Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut, who once famously called Karan Johar “the flag-bearer of nepotism,” recently faced an unfortunate incident at Chandigarh International Airport. A CISF constable allegedly slapped Kangana, leading to widespread reactions from various Bollywood celebrities, including Karan Johar.

Incident at Chandigarh Airport

Last week, Kangana Ranaut, the actor-turned-MP, was allegedly slapped by a CISF constable named Kulwinder Kaur at Chandigarh International Airport. Kangana claimed that the altercation was triggered by her recent remarks on Khalistan. Following the incident, an FIR was filed against the constable.

Karan Johar’s Reaction

At the trailer launch of his co-production “Kill” in Mumbai, Karan Johar was asked about his reaction to the incident. Karan responded, “Dekhiye, I don’t support or condone any form of violence, verbal or physical,” with a subtle smile, making his stance clear.

Bollywood’s Mixed Reactions

The incident has stirred mixed reactions in the Bollywood community. Journalist Faye D’Souza condemned the violence in a Facebook post, emphasizing that violence, especially from airport security, is unacceptable. Many celebrities, including Hrithik Roshan, Alia Bhatt, Zoya Akhtar, and Soni Razdan, liked her post, showing their support.

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi also took to X to express her disapproval of the celebration of violence against Kangana, despite their differences. She stated that violence should not be celebrated under any circumstances.

Background of the Feud

Karan Johar and Kangana Ranaut have had a longstanding feud that began in 2017 when Kangana called Karan the “flag-bearer of nepotism” on his chat show “Koffee with Karan.” This remark sparked a significant debate in the industry about nepotism and favoritism.

Upcoming Projects

Kangana Ranaut is gearing up for the release of her maiden solo directorial venture, “Emergency.” Meanwhile, Karan Johar’s production, the crime thriller “Kill,” is set to hit cinemas on July 4. Despite their past conflicts, Karan’s condemnation of the violence against Kangana shows a stance against physical altercations, regardless of personal differences.