So, here’s the tea. Out of nowhere, an old clip of Mrunal Thakur from her early TV days popped up online. In it, she’s just goofing around with her co-star, but then she casually says something like:
“Do you want to marry a girl who’s manly with muscles? Go marry Bipasha. I’m better than her.”
And boom — the internet did what it does best: dragged the clip back into the spotlight and turned it into a controversy.
Why People Got Upset
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Bipasha Basu has always been admired for her strong, fit, and confident vibe. So when this old comment surfaced, a lot of fans felt it came off as body-shaming. Some were disappointed, some were angry, and some just couldn’t believe Mrunal once said that.
Bipasha Basu’s Reaction
Everyone was waiting for Bipasha to clap back, but she did so with maturity. She wrote,
“Strong women lift each other up.”
She further added,
“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.”
Mrunal Thakur Finally Speaks Up
After the clip went viral and the backlash grew louder, Mrunal decided to address it. She took to Instagram and wrote a heartfelt note. She admitted:
“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.”
“With time, I’ve grown to appreciate that beauty comes in every form, and that’s something I truly value now.””
She also added that with time, she’s learned beauty comes in all shapes and forms — something she values deeply now.
It was straightforward, honest, and came across as someone genuinely looking back at her younger self with regret.
Mixed Reactions From Fans
Like always, people were divided:
Some said, “Good on her for apologizing, we’ve all said dumb stuff as teens.”
Others argued: “If she mentioned Bipasha directly in her remark, she should’ve mentioned her directly in the apology too.”
And a few rolled their eyes: “Just PR damage control.”
What This Really Shows
At the end of the day, this isn’t just about celebrities. It’s about how the internet remembers everything. Something you once said for laughs can look very different years later.
To her credit, Mrunal didn’t ignore it. She admitted it, apologized, and made it clear she’s grown up since then. And that’s more than what most people do when they’re caught out.
An old video of Mrunal Thakur calling out Bipasha Basu went viral. Bipasha kept it classy by saying nothing. Mrunal apologized, admitting she was young and careless. Whether people forgive or not is up to them. But one thing’s clear — Mrunal isn’t running from her past, she’s learning from it.
Now the question is: Was that enough, or should she have reached out to Bipasha personally?
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