Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut is once again in the eye of a social media storm after an old interview, in which she spoke about her “ideal partner,” resurfaced online. The clip has gone viral against the backdrop of the ongoing controversy surrounding her recent remarks on Hindu women, relationships and interfaith marriages. The renewed attention comes after Kangana grabbed attention for her comments, sparking a major debate with many netizens who drew an indirect connection to actor Sonakshi Sinha. Sonakshi tied the knot with actor Zaheer Iqbal in 2024 under the Special Marriage Act.
Kangana’s viral throwback interview
Kangana’s old interview with News24 resurfaced on August 4. In the clip shared on social media, she speaks about the qualities she wants in her future life partner. She expresses that she’d wish to settle down in her early 30s and lead a “normal life.” Kangana says in the clip, “I already told you, early 30s aur agar mere baare mein janta bhi nahi ho, I am fine with that because I want to have a very normal life with my guy.”
Kangana also joked about her cooking skills and said she likes to cook a lot of different dishes. “I make nice chicken, different curries like chicken korma and chicken makhani and whole Indian food and Mughlai food,” she added.
Netizens believe Kangana Ranaut took a jibe at Sonakshi Sinha
Sonakshi Sinha’s like on Kangana’s comments
The throwback video also received more traction, and the likes of on the social media post of the interview also caught the attention of the netizens.
Neither Kangana or Sonakshi has spoken about the interaction but screenshots of the same have been widely shared online, sparking fresh conversations among fans and commentators. The clip quickly went viral on social media, with users discussing her remarks and the timing of the video’s resurfacing.
There were many who found it an ironic twist given the recent furore surrounding Kangana’s comments on interfaith marriages, while others simply brushed it off as a routine social media interaction.
Kangana Ranaut’s latest remark on marriages has led to an onine debate
Kangana’s comments spark controversy
On Monday, Kangana had shared a selfie video about how her own political and religious beliefs had changed over the years. She said in the video that many women in the film industry who are Hindu are apolitical until they meet men whom she described as “Islamist” through marriage or friendship.
alleged that these women turn “Leftist extremists” after such relationships. She did not name anyone, but her comments were widely perceived online as a veiled reference to Sonakshi Sinha, who tied the knot with Zaheer Iqbal.
She also said that while society accepts ideological changes post-marriage, it questions her own decision of embracing what she described as becoming a “defined and awakened Hindu.”
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal
Kangana’s remark that drew indirect reference to Sonakshi
“I’ve seen and known a lot of Hindu daughters in the film industry closely. They’re Hindu, but they don’t have any thought process about politics. They’re usually very neutral,” said Kangana. “But as soon as they come in contact with Islamic people, whether it’s through marriage or friendship, their thinking instantly becomes so defined. They become Leftist extremists,” she added.
Sonakshi’s interfaith marriage
Sonakshi Sinha has previously responded to speculation regarding her marriage, stating that neither she nor Zaheer Iqbal converted religions. According to the couple, they married under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, which allows people of different religions to marry without converting to each other’s faith.