In a recent incident that has stirred the Indian film industry and political circles, actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut was reportedly slapped by a CISF constable, Kulwinder Kaur, during a security check at Chandigarh airport. The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media, with various celebrities voicing their opinions.
Kangana Ranaut, who recently won the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi constituency, was allegedly slapped by CISF officer Kulwinder Kaur during a security check-in at the airport when she was leaving for New Delhi. The incident was reportedly triggered by Kangana’s past remarks on the farmers’ protest. In a viral video, Kaur was seen saying, “My mother was there,” referring to Kangana Ranaut’s statement saying women in the farmers’ protest were paid ₹ 100 each to sit on Delhi borders.
Following the incident, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) suspended Kaur and lodged an FIR against her. A probe panel has also been established to investigate Kangana’s allegations.
The incident has elicited a range of reactions from Bollywood celebrities. However, Kangana Ranaut has criticized her colleagues in the film industry for their silence on the matter. In a now-deleted Instagram post, she wrote, “Dear film industry, you all are either celebrating or are totally mum on the airport attack on me…”
Raveena Tandon, a veteran Bollywood actress, dropped a note saying we should stand united against violence. However, no other celebrities have publicly commented on the incident as of now.
In a twist to the controversy, a video showing a man from Ranaut’s team slapping a woman team member at the airport sparked outrage. This incident has led to further debates about selective outrage and double standards in reactions to different situations.
Kangana Ranaut has expressed her concern over increasing terrorism in Punjab following the slap incident. She alleged that a constable approached her from the side and struck her in the face before launching into a tirade of verbal abuse.
The Kangana Ranaut slap controversy has once again brought to light the volatile intersection of politics, celebrity status, and public opinion. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact Kangana’s political and cinematic career, and what repercussions it will have on the discourse around freedom of speech and violence.