Mrunal Thakur: As a teenager, I did many silly things

An old video of actress Mrunal Thakur, in which she made rude remarks about Bipasha Basu’s appearance, recently went viral, drawing widespread criticism. Many pointed out that while Mrunal now maintains a meticulously clean public image, she once spoke disparagingly about other actresses, calling it a sign of a “cheap mentality.”

Following the video’s resurgence, Bipasha Basu indirectly responded, stating that one should focus on fitness for good health.

As the controversy began to spiral and tarnish her image, Mrunal Thakur took to Instagram to clarify. She shared that the video was from her teenage years, a time when she made “many silly” and immature comments.

Now in her thirties, Mrunal said she understands that “beauty comes in every form” and expressed regret for her past remarks.

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She also shared the full statement on her Instagram:

“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.”