Here's Why Anchor-Actor Duo Navika Kumar And Kangana Ranaut Are Trending Today

A Navika Kumar and Kangana Ranaut interview is firing up trends on social media today, stirring controversy for a remark on India's independence. Sitting before an audience where she was being hosted by television anchor Kumar for her media network's summit, actor Ranaut claims the country got "real freedom" only in 2014 and freedom from colonial powers in 1947 was "bheek." (alms)

2014 was the year Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Narendra Modi came to power. In recent times, Ranaut has been noted for being politically outspoken in her support for the ruling party and its ideals.

Her statement comes following her Padma Shri honour earlier this week. A clip of the interview, now going viral, is inviting criticism from netizens and political representatives on Twitter. More here.

BJP member of Parliament Varun Gandhi sharing the clip questioned the "disdain for the sacrifices of millions of freedom fighters" and asked whether this was madness or treason.

कभी महात्मा गांधी जी के त्याग और तपस्या का अपमान, कभी उनके हत्यारे का सम्मान, और अब शहीद मंगल पाण्डेय से लेकर रानी लक्ष्मीबाई, भगत सिंह, चंद्रशेखर आज़ाद, नेताजी सुभाष चंद्र बोस और लाखों स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों की कुर्बानियों का तिरस्कार।

इस सोच को मैं पागलपन कहूँ या फिर देशद्रोह? pic.twitter.com/Gxb3xXMi2Z

— Varun Gandhi (@varungandhi80) November 11, 2021

According to Bar & Bench, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Preethi Menon has filed a complaint with the Mumbai police, seeking action against Ranaut for her "seditious remarks."

New Navika Kumar And Kangana Ranaut Interview Goes Viral

Besides Ranaut, Kumar too is facing criticism with some social media users claiming she made no attempt at engaging with the "bheek" remark they are considering offensive. This is not the first time the duo was subjected to backlash for controversial remarks.

Last year in September, Ranaut appeared on TimesNow hosted by Kumar, where she appeared to compare the demolition of her Mumbai office by the BMC to rape. Read here. In an unfolding public spat, she also went on to call actor Urmila Matondkar a "soft porn star."

In the recent interview with Kumar, Ranaut also made a reference to a possible partner in her life, much to the surprise of fans. On plans of marriage, the 34-year-old Queen actor says she sees herself as a wife and a mother in five years. When asked about the identity of this mystery lover, Ranaut said, "Everyone will know soon."

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