Cinema VinesOn Saturday evening, Bollywood star and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut reignited a long‑standing feud with fellow actress Taapsee Pannu by posting a series of scathing Instagram stories. The posts, which were later deleted by Sunday morning, targeted Pannu after the actress had made a comment that Ranaut interpreted as a jibe at her upbringing.
In the first story, Ranaut did not name Pannu directly but referred to her as a “sasti copy,” a nickname the MP had previously used in social media exchanges. The post read that Pannu, who is set to release a B‑grade film, had “shamelessly ridiculed my upbringing/parents.” Ranaut went on to question why Pannu’s parents could not have produced someone “original” like her own, adding that she felt sorry for Pannu’s efforts.
The next story was more explicit, with Ranaut sharing a news article about Pannu’s remarks and addressing her directly. She accused Pannu of attacking her parents, stating that many people from “shady cramped up outskirts of cities in dingy rented apartments” question her background, which she claims comes from a “renowned Rajput zameendar family” and was raised by “educated distinguished parents.” Ranaut insisted that her decision to start from scratch was a personal choice and that it was unfair to criticize her upbringing.
Pannu, who is promoting her upcoming Netflix film “Gandhari,” had previously discussed the feud in an interview with India Today. She said she has never met Ranaut and that her opinion of the MP reflects her own upbringing and way of speaking. Pannu added that she is willing to be friends with Ranaut despite their differences.
The dispute between the two actresses dates back to 2019, when Ranaut’s sister Rangoli Chandel labeled Pannu a “sasti copy.” In 2020, Ranaut further escalated tensions by calling Pannu and other actresses “B‑grade” and “needy outsiders” amid industry debates on nepotism. The latest Instagram exchange has once again brought the rivalry into the spotlight, with both stars maintaining their respective stances.
