Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Kangana Ranaut and Baba Ramdev End Feud on Raksha Bandhan
Kangana Ranaut and Baba Ramdev had argued publicly for about a week.
Their disagreement started after Kangana made a harsh comment about Gen Z and young protesters.
Ramdev criticised her comment and questioned aspects of her qualifications and life choices.
Kangana replied with strong criticism of Ramdev and referred to a Supreme Court reprimand involving him.
On Raksha Bandhan, Ramdev offered to send her sweets and a gift.
He said people should replace arguments with dialogue.
Kangana accepted the sweets and called Ramdev her elder brother.
Both treated the festival as a chance to forgive mistakes and end their dispute.
Baba Ramdev offered Kangana Ranaut sweets and a gift by post on Raksha Bandhan.
Ramdev called for an end to hatred and urged resolving disputes through dialogue.
Ranaut accepted his sweets and affection, referring to him as her elder brother.
Their weeklong feud began after Ramdev criticised Ranaut’s “Gutter generation” remark about Gen Z protesters.
The reports give differing dates for the reconciliation, ranging from August 27 to August 29, 2026.
- Who
- Yoga guru and businessman Baba Ramdev and actor-politician and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut.
- What
- They ended their public dispute after Ramdev offered sweets and a gift, which Ranaut accepted as an elder brother’s gesture.
- When
- On Raksha Bandhan in 2026; reports variously cite August 27, August 28, or August 29.
- Where
- Ramdev made his remarks to the media in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, while Ranaut responded on Instagram.
- Why
- Ramdev called for an end to hostility and encouraged dialogue, while Ranaut said festivals are meant for forgiveness.
Earlier confrontation
Raksha Bandhan reconciliation
Cause of the feud
Earlier confrontation
Ramdev said Ranaut’s “Gutter generation” remark about Gen Z protesters was wrong and questioned her qualifications and life choices.
Raksha Bandhan reconciliation
Ranaut rejected Ramdev’s criticism, defended her character, and said he had crossed the boundary of decency.
Handling disagreements
Earlier confrontation
The dispute unfolded through public remarks and social-media posts, including Ranaut’s reference to a Supreme Court reprimand involving Ramdev.
Raksha Bandhan reconciliation
Ramdev urged people to resolve disputes through dialogue, and Ranaut endorsed conversation over arguments.
Public message
Earlier confrontation
Both sides initially exchanged criticism over Ranaut’s remarks and Ramdev’s response.
Raksha Bandhan reconciliation
Ramdev said animosity should be set aside, while Ranaut described festivals as a time to forgive mistakes and accepted him as her elder brother.
- Occasion
- Raksha Bandhan
- Peace offering
- Ramdev said he was sending Ranaut sweets and a gift by post and would call her.
- Ranaut’s response
- She accepted the sweets and Ramdev’s affection as an elder brother.
- Feud duration
- The public back-and-forth lasted about a week.
- Original dispute
- Ramdev criticised Ranaut’s “Gutter generation” remark about Gen Z protesters and questioned her qualifications and life choices.
- Ranaut’s criticism
- Ranaut said Ramdev had crossed the boundary of decency and referred to a Supreme Court reprimand involving him.
- Date discrepancy
- The reports cite August 27, August 28, and August 29, 2026.
Sources
Kangana, Baba Ramdev Declare Truce on Raksha Bandhan Day
All mistakes are forgiven: Kangana Ranaut-Baba Ramdev end their public dispute on Raksha Bandhan
Kangana Ranaut Ends Fight With 'Bade Bhai' Baba Ramdev On Raksha Bandhan; Accepts Rakhi, Sweets - 'Bhool Chook Maaf'
'Sab Bhool-Chook Maaf': Kangana Ranaut ACCEPTS 'Bade Bhai' Baba Ramdev's Raksha Bandhan Gesture, Puts Feud Behind Her
