In 2016, Bollywood was rocked by one of its most high-profile and controversial feuds – that between Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan. The feud began with Kangana’s claim that she had been in a romantic relationship with Hrithik, which Hrithik vehemently denied. What followed was a bitter and public feud that lasted for several months and made headlines around the world.
The feud began when Kangana mentioned in an interview that she had been in a relationship with a “silly ex” who had “sneaked into her room” and “hacked her emails”. While Kangana did not name anyone, it was widely speculated that she was referring to Hrithik Roshan, who had co-starred with her in two films – Kites and Krrish 3. Hrithik, however, denied the allegations and even sent a legal notice to Kangana, accusing her of harassment.
What followed was a series of accusations and counter-accusations between the two actors. Kangana claimed that Hrithik had been stalking her, and had even proposed marriage to her. She also claimed that Hrithik had hacked into her email account and had sent her threatening messages. Hrithik, on the other hand, maintained that he had never been in a relationship with Kangana and that she was lying. He even filed a complaint with the police, alleging that Kangana had sent him hundreds of emails, some of which were abusive.
The feud soon became public, with both actors speaking to the media about their side of the story. Kangana gave several interviews in which she accused Hrithik of being a “stalker” and a “psychopath”. She also claimed that Hrithik’s family had threatened her and that she had received threatening calls from unknown numbers. Hrithik, meanwhile, maintained his silence for a long time, before finally speaking out in an interview with a leading newspaper. In the interview, he denied all of Kangana’s allegations and accused her of playing the “victim card”.
The feud took a legal turn when Hrithik filed a legal complaint against Kangana, accusing her of cyberstalking and harassment. Kangana, in turn, filed a counter-complaint, accusing Hrithik of defamation. The case went on for several months, with both actors appearing before the police and making their statements. The police eventually closed the case, citing lack of evidence.
The Kangana Ranaut vs. Hrithik Roshan feud was one of the most controversial and talked-about controversies in Bollywood in recent times. It divided fans and the industry, with some supporting Kangana and others supporting Hrithik. It also raised questions about the culture of stalking and harassment in Bollywood, and about the responsibility of the media in reporting such feuds.
In the end, the feud left both actors with damaged reputations and hurt careers. While Kangana continued to speak out against Hrithik and the Bollywood establishment, Hrithik largely maintained his silence and tried to move on from the controversy. The Kangana-Hrithik feud will always be remembered as one of the most controversial and bitter feuds in Bollywood history.
