Oops, they did it again! Another old celebrity video has popped up online, stirring up fresh drama. This time, it’s actress Mrunal Thakur who found herself in the spotlight for comments she made years ago. The video recently went viral, showing her making remarks about fellow actress Bipasha Basu’s physique.
Mrunal Thakur has now stepped forward to offer a sincere apology. She posted a message on Thursday to clear the air. The original video showed Mrunal seemingly poking fun at Bipasha Basu’s muscular body. She even suggested she was prettier than Bipasha, describing Bipasha’s physique as having “manly muscles.”
The Apology
Mrunal shared her thoughts on her Instagram story. She admitted that her past words were not meant to cause harm.
Mrunal explained, “When I was 19, I said a lot of foolish and silly things. I did not understand how powerful a voice can be. I also did not realize how much even a joke could hurt someone. But it happened, and I deeply regret it.” She emphasized that she never meant to body-shame anyone. She called it a joke during an interview that simply went too far. “I understand how it came across,” she added, “and I wish I had chosen my words differently. With time, I have learned that beauty comes in every form. That is what I truly value now.”
Bipasha’s Subtle Response
Before Mrunal’s apology, Bipasha Basu had posted a subtle message on Wednesday. It seemed to be a quiet response to the circulating video.
Bipasha’s post read, “Strong women lift each other up. Beautiful women, strengthen your muscles. We should be strong. A muscular body helps you achieve good physical and mental health forever. Break this old thought that looking strong or being physically fit is not important.” It seems both actresses have now had their say, hopefully putting this past incident to rest.