Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Swastika Mukherjee Says Taapsee-Kangana Feud Is No Catfight
Taapsee Pannu and Kangana Ranaut have argued publicly for several years.
Their disagreement became news again while Taapsee promoted her new film, Gandhari.
Taapsee said their behavior reflected how they were brought up.
Kangana answered indirectly on Instagram and used the phrase “B-grade actress.”
Swastika Mukherjee, who acts with Taapsee in Gandhari, said she did not know much about the latest dispute.
She also said it should not be called a catfight because that suggests both people are equally taking part.
Swastika described Taapsee as grounded and said an actor does not have to smile constantly at work.
Gandhari is expected to arrive on Netflix on September 3.
Taapsee Pannu and Kangana Ranaut’s public feud has resurfaced while Taapsee promotes Gandhari.
Taapsee said their differing opinions reflected their respective upbringings, prompting an indirect Instagram response from Kangana.
Kangana’s response again used the phrase “B-grade actress,” previously associated with her sister Rangoli Chandel’s criticism of Taapsee.
Gandhari co-star Swastika Mukherjee rejected the term “catfight” and described Taapsee as grounded and normal.
Gandhari, directed by Devashish Makhija, is scheduled to release on Netflix on September 3.
- Who
- Actors Taapsee Pannu and Kangana Ranaut are involved in the public dispute; Swastika Mukherjee commented on it.
- What
- A longstanding exchange of public criticism has resurfaced during Taapsee’s promotion of Gandhari.
- When
- The dispute began in 2019 and was reignited during recent promotional activity for Gandhari.
- Where
- The latest comments appeared in media interactions and Instagram stories; Gandhari will stream on Netflix.
- Why
- The latest exchange followed Taapsee’s comments about their differing upbringings and Kangana’s subsequent indirect response.
Taapsee Pannu and Swastika Mukherjee’s View
Kangana Ranaut’s Position
Nature of the dispute
Taapsee Pannu and Swastika Mukherjee’s View
Swastika said it should not be called a “catfight,” arguing that such a term implies both people are engaging equally. Taapsee has said their behavior reflects their respective upbringings.
Kangana Ranaut’s Position
Kangana responded indirectly through Instagram stories after Taapsee’s remarks and again used the phrase “B-grade actress.”
Taapsee’s personality
Taapsee Pannu and Swastika Mukherjee’s View
Swastika described Taapsee as grounded and normal, saying that not always smiling or waving on set does not make an actor rude.
Kangana Ranaut’s Position
The article recounts earlier criticism portraying Taapsee as a “B-grade actress” and a “sasti copy,” though it does not provide a direct new assessment of her on-set behavior from Kangana.
Public attention around releases
Taapsee Pannu and Swastika Mukherjee’s View
Swastika suggested the dispute is repeatedly raised whenever Taapsee has a film coming out.
Kangana Ranaut’s Position
Kangana’s latest response helped bring the longstanding rivalry back into public discussion during Gandhari’s promotion.
- Film
- Gandhari
- Release platform
- Netflix
- Release date
- September 3
- Director
- Devashish Makhija
- Writer and producer
- Kanika Dhillon
- Feud timeline
- The public dispute dates back to 2019
- Commentator
- Swastika Mukherjee, Taapsee’s Gandhari co-star