Mrunal Thakur Apologises For Body-Shaming Bipasha Basu: '19-Year-Old Me Said Many Silly Things'
In a resurfaced video, Mrunal Thakur called Bipasha Basu "manly with muscles".
Days after an old video of Mrunal Thakur, in which she was seen body-shaming Bipasha Basu, re-surfaced on social media, the actress has now issued an apology. On Thursday, Mrunal took to her Instagram stories and admitted that her comments regarding the Raaz actress were 'silly". However, Mrunal also clarified that her intention was not to hurt anyone.
'19-year-old me as a teenager said many silly things. I didn't always understand the weight of my voice or how much words, even in jest, could hurt. But it did and for that I am deeply sorry. My intent was never to body-shame anyone. It was playful banter in an interview that went too far. But I understand how it came across, and I truly wish I had chosen my words differently," Mrunal wrote.
What Had Mrunal Thakur Said About Bipasha Basu?
In a resurfaced video, Mrunal Thakur and her co-star Arjit Taneja were seen giving an interview during their Kumkum Bhagya days. At one point, Arjit playfully dared her to do a headstand, to which she jokingly replied that he could sit while she balanced on her head. Arjit then challenged her again to do push-ups.
This prompted Mrunal to quip that he might be interested in marrying a strong, muscular woman. Arjit agreed that he wanted to have a physically toned woman in his life. This led Mrunal to remark that he could choose Bipasha Basu. Mrunal Thakur said, 'Do you want to marry a girl who is manly with muscles? Go marry Bipasha." She added, 'Listen, I am far better than Bipasha, okay?"
Bipasha Basu Reacts To Mrunal Thakur's Comments
Soon after Mrunal Thakur's video resurfaced on social media, Bipasha Basu seemingly reacted to it. She took to her Instagram Stories and encouraged women to develop strong muscles, which will not only aid their physical health but also improve their mental health.
Without naming Mrunal, Bipasha Basu's note read, 'Strong women lift each other up. 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!"
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