Mrunal Thakur, who is currently enjoying the success of her latest movie Son of Sardaar 2, has found herself in the middle of an online controversy. An old video of the actress has resurfaced on the internet, showing her making a remark about actress Bipasha Basu that many fans found disrespectful. The clip, originally recorded during her television days, has gone viral and led to a wave of trolling on social media.
The viral clip features Mrunal speaking with her Kumkum Bhagya co-star Arjit Taneja about fitness preferences. She asked him, “Would you rather marry someone who is more manly with muscles?” When Arjit replied that he would prefer a partner with a toned physique, Mrunal responded, “Go marry Bipasha then. Listen, I am far better than Bipasha.” At the time this conversation was recorded, Mrunal was working in television and had not yet transitioned to films. While it may have been a casual exchange, the remark has sparked strong reactions from fans, many of whom see it as an unnecessary comparison.
Meanwhile, once the video surfaced, fans flooded social media with comments defending Bipasha Basu. On X (formerly Twitter), one user wrote, “From which angle does Bipasha Basu look manly with muscles, Mrunal Thakur? Today’s generation works so hard to get such a body.” Another commented on Instagram, “All my admiration for Mrunal, gone in seconds.” Some fans highlighted Bipasha’s star power, with one remarking, “Bipasha literally dated Ronaldo,” while another wrote, “That’s okay. Bipasha is not for beginners.” The comments reflect the strong loyalty of Bipasha’s fanbase, which remains intact despite her taking a break from films.
From which angle Bipasha Basu looks manly with muscles Mrunal Thakur?Today’s generation works so hard to get such a body.
talking about you Mrunal Thakur how many brinjal you put to get such big ass? pic.twitter.com/v3tj8dIEyj— Dario (@dario_vibess) August 12, 2025
About Son Of Sardaar 2
The comedy film, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, hit cinemas on 1 August. The plot follows a Sardaar man who travels to Scotland to reconcile with his wife but ends up caught in a mob conflict and a chaotic Sikh wedding. Between saving hostages and repairing his marriage, chaos ensues. The film also stars Mukul Dev, Ravi Kishan, Kubbra Sait, Neeru Bajwa, Sahil Mehta, and Deepak Dobriyal in key roles.
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On the other hand, adding to the buzz, Mrunal was recently linked to South superstar Dhanush, although neither has confirmed or commented on the dating rumours.
Bipasha Basu’s Career
Bipasha Basu, now 46, has delivered several blockbuster hits in her career, including Raaz, Alone, Jism, and Dhoom 2. She was last seen in the 2020 web series Dangerous. Even after stepping away from the limelight, her influence and fan following remain strong, as the recent online reactions prove.