Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Taapsee Pannu Responds as Kangana Ranaut Feud Resurfaces
Taapsee Pannu and Kangana Ranaut have argued publicly for several years.
Their disagreement began around 2019 and became stronger in 2020.
Recently, Kangana said Taapsee made fun of her upbringing and parents.
Kangana also called Taapsee a “sasti copy.”
She later deleted the two Instagram posts.
Taapsee said the argument would have ended if people stopped asking them about it.
She said the two actors have never met.
Taapsee is promoting her Netflix film Gandhari.
The two actresses continue to describe the disagreement differently.
Taapsee Pannu said the dispute with Kangana Ranaut would have ended if people stopped asking about it.
Kangana accused Taapsee of ridiculing her upbringing and parents in two Instagram Stories that she later deleted.
Kangana referred to Taapsee as a “sasti copy” and criticized comments about her family background.
Taapsee said the two actors have never met and have different ways of speaking and viewing situations.
The public friction dates to 2019 and intensified in 2020 amid debates about nepotism and Bollywood outsiders.
- Who
- Actors Taapsee Pannu and Kangana Ranaut are involved; Kangana’s sister Rangoli Chandel was part of an earlier public exchange.
- What
- Taapsee responded to Kangana’s accusations that she mocked Kangana’s upbringing and parents.
- When
- Kangana’s Instagram posts were shared a few days before Taapsee’s media comments; the broader dispute dates to 2019 and intensified in 2020.
- Where
- The latest exchange took place through Instagram Stories and media interactions surrounding Gandhari.
- Why
- Kangana objected to comments she viewed as attacks on her parents and background, while Taapsee said repeated questions keep the issue alive.
Taapsee Pannu’s View
Kangana Ranaut’s View
What keeps the dispute going
Taapsee Pannu’s View
Taapsee said questions from the public and media keep the controversy alive and that it would have ended if those questions stopped.
Kangana Ranaut’s View
Kangana continued addressing the dispute after reports about Taapsee’s comments, describing them as unfortunate and wrong.
Comments about upbringing
Taapsee Pannu’s View
Taapsee said her views reflect her upbringing, speaking style and way of perceiving situations.
Kangana Ranaut’s View
Kangana said Taapsee ridiculed her upbringing and parents and questioned why her family background was being attacked.
Their public feud
Taapsee Pannu’s View
Taapsee said she and Kangana have never met and suggested that people judge their differing approaches.
Kangana Ranaut’s View
Kangana and Rangoli Chandel have publicly criticized Taapsee, including using the “sasti copy” description; Kangana also called Taapsee and others “B-grade actresses” and “needy outsiders.”
- Latest response
- Taapsee said the issue would end if people stopped asking both actors about it.
- Kangana’s posts
- Kangana shared two Instagram Stories aimed at Taapsee and later deleted them.
- Kangana’s description
- Kangana referred to Taapsee as a “sasti copy.”
- Taapsee’s film
- Taapsee is promoting the upcoming Netflix film Gandhari.
- Actors’ relationship
- Taapsee said she and Kangana have never met.
- Feud origin
- The public friction dates back to 2019.
- 2020 escalation
- The dispute intensified during debates about nepotism and outsiders in Bollywood.
