Cinema VinesIn a recent Elle India cover shoot, Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu stunned fans with her striking new images, prompting a high‑profile shout‑out from fashion designer Masaba Gupta. On Instagram Stories, Masaba shared the poster and wrote, “I am very happy to see Bipasha on a cover. You see, she is the last of the OGs. There will not be another Bipasha because everything else is a cookie‑cutter template today. Boring. Dull. Doesn’t inspire one bit of confidence.” She went on to praise Basu’s “athletic build” and the “muscle” that sets a fitness standard, adding that the actress is a “breath of fresh air.”
Masaba’s comments come amid a recent controversy involving actress Mrunal Thakur, who in a 2012 interview joked that Basu’s muscular physique made her “better” than Thakur. The clip resurfaced on Reddit and later on Instagram, sparking an internet storm and prompting Basu’s fans to defend her iconic status. Thakur later issued a public apology, saying, “19‑year‑old me as a teenager said many silly things. I didn’t always understand the weight of my voice or how much words, even in jest, could hurt. But it did, and for that I am deeply sorry.” She added that her intent was never to body‑shame anyone.
Beyond the social media exchange, Basu’s recent work has kept her in the public eye. She made her OTT debut in the web series “Dangerous,” written by Vikram Bhatt and directed by Bhushan Patel. The series, which also stars Karan Singh Grover, Sonali Raut, Natasha Suri, Suyyash Rai and Nitin Arora, is available on MX Player. Basu has been largely absent from mainstream cinema in recent years, making her appearance in the Elle India shoot a welcome return to the spotlight.
Masaba’s tribute underscores the enduring appeal of Basu’s “OG” status in an industry increasingly dominated by formulaic looks. By celebrating her muscularity and confidence, the designer highlights a shift toward celebrating diverse body types in Bollywood. Meanwhile, the fallout from Thakur’s remarks serves as a reminder of the power of words and the importance of respectful dialogue in the entertainment world.
