Kangana says women marry Islamist, turn leftist; internet links it to Sonakshi

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has once again stirred speculation around her ongoing social media jibes at Sonakshi Sinha, this time with a video in which she spoke about Hindu women, relationships and her own evolving political and religious views. In the video, Kangana said she once considered herself a “moderate Hindu” but now wants to be an “awakened Hindu”, while questioning why she should be judged for changing her beliefs.Her latest post comes amid speculation that her recent cryptic remarks about an unnamed actor were aimed at Sonakshi, who has been vocal in her support for the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest.In the video, the BJP MP also spoke about how she has observed some Hindu women becoming more politically defined after entering relationships with Islamists, saying they can become “kattar panti” or “leftist”.“There are many Hindu girls whom we have known and been in close contact with in the industry. We have observed and understood them closely. But what we often see is that although they are Hindu, they don’t really have a defined ideology when it comes to politics or religion. This is usually the case with young people; they tend to be very neutral,” she said. Continuing, “But as soon as they enter a relationship, whether it is marriage or friendship, with Islamists, their thinking becomes defined. They become more hardline or leftist, which I believe is not a problem because the Constitution gives you that freedom. You are free to adopt whichever religion or ideology you choose.”The 40-year-old actor also addressed the criticism she has faced over her changing political and religious views. She said that while she was once a “moderate Hindu”, she now wants to embrace the identity of an “awakened Hindu”, despite being questioned about when she became a “Sanghi”. “Jab Hindu betiyon ki baat aati hai, main apne aap ko defend nahi karungi ki maine item songs ke khilaaf, pay parity ke khilaaf ya kabhi badi-badi filmon mein kaam nahi kiya hai. Heroes ke khilaaf bahishkar kiya, nepotism ke khilaaf ladai, mujhe aisa kaise keh sakte hain? Haan, main ek moderate Hindu thi. Aaj agar maine khud ko defend kar liya toh na jaane kitni betiyaan jo ye leap nahi le paayengi. Mujhe taane kaste hain, ‘Tum kab se Sanghi ban gayi?’ Mujhe Sanghi banna hai. Mujhe BJP, RSS ki ideology, ‘awakened Hindu’, mujhe woh banna hai. Mujhe convert hona hai,” she added.Towards the end, she also spoke about her old viral video from 2018 Cannes after-party where she was seen having fun. The Queen actor clarified that she used to do everything before, but now she wants to embrace a more defined and awakened Hindu identity today.Before the video, Kangana even shared a cryptic Instagram post in which she took a dig at Sonakshi. “I have noticed an actress who dresses and speaks like a pocket maar these days,” Kangana wrote, without naming anyone. While the actor-politician did not identify the actor, the internet has been quick to speculate that she was referring to the Dahaad actor.She shared a post and clarified an apparent ‘like’ on a post mocking a “moti (fat) woman” for not speaking up about the Jharkhand paper leak row despite being vocal about the NEET paper leak protests last month.She then appeared to target Sonakshi, criticising her recent style of wearing shorts and backward caps and accusing her of speaking and behaving like a “jebkatra” (pickpocket) while supporting what she described as “gutterchap” behaviour by protesters.“There are many fake news that are doing rounds, this like of mine is also fake I never body shame anyone but I have noticed an actress who dresses and speaks like a pocket maar these days she wears half pants and ulta cap and talks like a jebkatra while passionately promoting gutterchap behaviour of protestors. I always feel how you dress in a relationship is a direct reflection of how you feel, dear fellow actress if your man is making you feel like a jebkatra I am sorry. You used to dress and speak so elegantly what happened to you? Opinions are yours but you can do better with that styling of yours if you need some help, I am always there for you (sic),” she wrote.Many X users were quick to point out that Kangana’s dig was at Sonakshi Sinha. One of the users wrote, “Kangana Ranaut slammed Sonakshi Sinha on her Instagram story. She called Sonakshi Sinha 'gutter-class' and a pickpocket indirectly. This girl is so savage. Nowadays she is cooking liberals (sic),” while another user shared Kangana’s post along with Sonakshi’s picture and wrote, “Kangana Ranaut cooking Sonakshi Sinha. An actress who dresses and speaks like a pocket maar these days she wears half pants and ulta cap and talks like a jebkatra while passionately promoting gutterchap behaviour of protestors (sic).”A third user chimed in and wrote, “Kangana Ranaut slammed Sonakshi Sinha by liking a cryptic post. A cryptic post on Instagram was showing disappointment over Sonakshi Sinha's double standard. Post mentioned that she was making videos on CJP protest but now she's enjoying vacation while ignoring the issues of Jharkhand students. She is not speaking just because there is no BJP government?? Queen liked this post as she is well aware about her double standard. She is some kind of courageous lady which our country needs. No matter who is against you kangana, I will always support you (sic).”The Rowdy Rathore actor has been vocal in her support for Sonam Wangchuk and the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest with her posts on social media. On July 21, she shared a series of photographs from the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march and reflected on the violence that took place during the demonstration.Sonakshi’s post came a day after clashes broke out during the march in central Delhi. As protesters attempted to march towards Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session, police used tear gas, lathi charges and anti-riot vehicles to disperse crowds at several locations, including Jantar Mantar, Shastri Bhawan, Rail Bhawan and Connaught Place.Kangana had earlier described some protesters as “Generation Gutter”. Her latest Instagram Story, however, appeared to strike a different note, even as she reiterated her view that “freedom needs accountability”. In the post, Kangana recalled a conversation with two Gen Z girls at a gym and said the interaction ended with a Friendship Day wish for her “Gen-Z friends”.- EndsPublished By: Prachi aryaPublished On: Aug 3, 2026 12:08 IST