The internet never forgets, and for celebrities, old clips often resurface at the most inconvenient times. That’s exactly what happened to actress Mrunal Thakur this week. An older video of her has been making the rounds, stirring up quite a bit of chatter among fans and critics alike.
In the clip, Mrunal appears to comment on fellow actress Bipasha Basu’s body. She seemingly suggests she’s more attractive than Bipasha, even mentioning Bipasha has “manly muscles.” Naturally, these remarks caused a stir. Bipasha Basu herself seemed to respond with a veiled social media post, adding fuel to the fire.
Mrunal Thakur quickly addressed the controversy. She shared a heartfelt apology, explaining that the comments were made when she was just 19 years old. She described them as “foolish and absurd” teenage remarks. Mrunal admitted she didn’t grasp the true power of words back then, even when spoken in jest. She stressed that she never intended to body-shame anyone and expressed deep regret for any hurt caused. She noted that the joke simply went too far and wished she had chosen her words more carefully. Mrunal also shared that over time, her understanding of beauty has grown to appreciate all forms.
Now, another well-known personality, Uorfi Javed, has stepped into the conversation to defend Mrunal. Uorfi, known for her candidness, shared the old video on her own social media. She then offered a refreshing take on the situation.
Uorfi wrote that everyone has said things in the past that they no longer agree with. She pointed out that when people are young, they often “don’t know anything better.” Life is a constant learning curve, and people grow and change every day. This growth means moral values and even beliefs can shift over time. Uorfi openly admitted that she herself has made comments in past interviews that she now dislikes. It’s a common human experience to evolve past earlier versions of ourselves.
This whole episode serves as a reminder that public figures live under a constant spotlight. Every past action or word can be brought back into the present. However, it also highlights the human capacity for growth and self-reflection. And it’s always good to see people standing up for understanding and empathy.
