Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has defended her controversial “generation gutter” remark after facing widespread criticism over comments targeting some young Hindu women and participants in recent Gen Z protests, reports Hindustan Times.
Responding to the backlash, Kangana shared a video on Instagram, insisting that her remarks had been misrepresented.
“We do not want our children to be sexualised through vulgar language. We do not accept such behaviour, and we will not allow it to become normal,” she said, adding that her concern was about preserving dignity and respectful public conduct.
Kangana also accused sections of the media of selectively highlighting her controversial remarks while ignoring other statements she had made, including congratulating India’s Skyroot programme and wishing NEET examinees well.
Addressing criticism from feminists questioning why women should bear the “burden of dignity”, Kangana said discipline was not optional.
“Would you teach your daughters this? Discipline is not a choice. If you want to live in society, you must follow the Constitution. Your freedom ends where my nose and ears begin,” she said.
The actor further argued that freedom of expression should not come at the cost of insulting others.
“People may see the Prime Minister as a leader, a friend, family or even God. You cannot deliberately hurt someone’s feelings. This is not about being cool. It is basic civic sense,” she added.
Kangana also urged people not to be influenced by what she described as “feminazi” ideology, saying offensive behaviour should not be normalised in public spaces.
“This kind of behaviour belongs behind closed doors. Outside, people must conduct themselves with dignity,” she said.
Concluding her message, Kangana said human beings should strive to evolve rather than embrace what she described as “animalistic tendencies”, while extending Guru Purnima wishes to her followers.
The controversy began after Kangana criticised the ongoing Gen Z protests, describing the language used by some demonstrators as “ugly”, “crass” and “puke-inducing”.
Her comments came after Delhi Police directed several social media platforms to remove posts and videos containing offensive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the 20 July “Chalo Sansad” protest at Jantar Mantar.
Kangana’s statements have since triggered intense debate on social media, with supporters praising her call for discipline and critics accusing her of unfairly targeting young protesters and women.
