Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Kangana Ranaut Reflects on 2016 Legal Feud with Hrithik Roshan
Kangana Ranaut recently shared her memories of 2016, a year that was both successful and challenging for her.
She had just achieved great success with her movies Queen and Tanu Weds Manu Returns, making her one of the highest-paid actresses.
However, this success was overshadowed by a legal dispute with Hrithik Roshan.
It all started when Kangana referred to Hrithik as her 'silly ex' in an interview.
This led to a series of legal notices, leaked emails, and a big controversy in Bollywood.
The situation became so stressful that Kangana described it as a 'living hell'.
She is now happy that those difficult days are behind her and is looking forward to her upcoming projects, including the sequels to Queen and Tanu Weds Manu.
Kangana Ranaut reflected on 2016, a year marked by both career highs and personal turmoil.
She achieved box office success with Queen and Tanu Weds Manu Returns, becoming one of the highest-paid actresses.
A legal dispute with Hrithik Roshan began after she referred to him as a 'silly ex' in an interview.
The controversy escalated with legal notices, leaked emails, and a divided Bollywood industry.
Kangana described the period as stressful and is now relieved to have moved on from it.
- Who
- Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan
- What
- Legal dispute and public controversy
- When
- 2016, with recent reflections in 2026
- Where
- Bollywood, Mumbai
- Why
- Kangana's remarks about Hrithik and subsequent legal actions
- Actress
- Kangana Ranaut
- Year
- 2016
- Legal Dispute
- Hrithik Roshan
- Box Office Successes
- Queen, Tanu Weds Manu Returns
- Legal Notice
- January 2016
- Current Projects
- Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, Queen 2, Tanu Weds Manu 3
Sources
Kangana Ranaut hints at Hrithik Roshan feud as she remembers ‘controversial legal notice’ from 2016; calls the year a ‘living hell’
Kangana Ranaut recalls ‘miserable’ 2016 amid legal dispute with Hrithik Roshan
