Mrunal Thakur, who first shot to fame with Ektaa Kapoor’s hit TV show Kumkum Bhagya, is making headlines again — but this time, it’s not for her latest film Son of Sardaar 2 or the ongoing buzz around
her alleged link-up with South superstar Dhanush. Instead, the actress is under fire after an old interview resurfaced in which she appeared to take a dig at Bollywood star Bipasha Basu.
The Viral Clip: ‘Go Marry Bipasha Then!’
The video, originally uploaded years ago by Telly Bytes on YouTube, is from the early days of Mrunal’s career, back when she was a regular on Kumkum Bhagya. In the clip, she’s seen chatting with co-star Arjit Taneja and asks him, “Do you want to marry a girl who is manly with muscles?” When Arjit replied that he liked a toned physique like Bipasha Basu, Mrunal quipped, “Go marry Bipasha then!”
‘I Am Far Better Than Bipasha’
The exchange didn’t end there. Mrunal went on to add, “Listen, I am far better than Bipasha, ok.” While it’s unclear whether the comments were made in jest, many online users have interpreted them as body-shaming the Raaz actress — sparking widespread backlash on social media.
The Internet Reacts
Fans of Bipasha, who is celebrated as one of Bollywood’s fittest and most glamorous stars, slammed the remarks, calling them disrespectful. They were quick to point out her iconic work in films like Raaz, Jism, Ajnabee, Dhoom 2, and her strong advocacy for fitness.
However, not everyone was critical of Mrunal. Some defended her, stressing that the clip is from many years ago and that she was quite young at the time. Bipasha Basu herself has not reacted to the controversy.
Mrunal’s Silence — and a Possible Indirect Response?
So far, Mrunal Thakur has not issued a public statement addressing the uproar. But interestingly, she recently posted fresh photos on Instagram captioned, “Stop staring!” — a move that has left some wondering if it’s a subtle response to the online chatter.
Whether intended or not, the post has only fueled further speculation, ensuring that the Mrunal-Bipasha conversation stays firmly in the public eye — at least for now.
