A new twist to Mrunal Thakur’s controversy has been ignited with an old video from her television days when she had referred to Bipasha Basu as “manly with muscles” and boasted that “I am far better than Bipasha” in typical Mrunal fashion. Bipasha Basu Talks Back on Mrunal Thakur Viral “Manly” Comment.
Mrunal was pretty much silent in the initial outcry. Fans and media even reported that she came up with a new bold post on Instagram wearing an all-black outfit and captioned it with a “Stop staring!”, subtly marking her comeback in the midst of rising criticism.
Meanwhile, Bipasha Basu took the high road on the subject. She quoted in her Instagram story: “Strong women lift each other up.” Added to it was this: “Get those muscles beautiful ladies, we should be strong. Muscles help you attain good physical and mental health forever! Bust the age-old thought process that women should not look strong or be physically strong.” Although never naming Mrunal, her message was widely interpreted as a response to the resurfaced clip.
Controversy:
Bipasha Basu have a strong and empowering message about bodily strength and women supporting each other around the controversy sparked by Mrunal Thakur’s video captioned Bipasha as “manly with muscles” and used it to prove superiority.
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Mrunal gave a counter response, hiding between posts on an Instagram post titled “Stop staring!” while the whole uproar continued.
Bipasha Basu retaliated with an empowering yet straightforward message about women’s bodily strength and how they should support one another, which has credited her for being poised enough with her reaction.