Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut React to Apology Trend

A decade-old Bollywood controversy has been reignited online, drawing actors Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut into a fresh public exchange. The renewed debate began in late July 2026 after a social media trend titled "We Need to Apologise to Hrithik" gained traction, prompting Roshan to comment and Ranaut to issue a sharp response.

The trend originated from an Instagram post by influencer Freddy Birdy on August 1, which stated "the world owes an apology to Hrithik Roshan." Roshan responded in the comments, writing that siding with one person simply because of dislike for another is part of a larger systemic issue. He stated he would wait for the right context and facts before engaging, adding a rhetorical "who cares anymore right?" His comment was widely interpreted as a reference to his past dispute with Ranaut.

Hours later, Kangana Ranaut, who is also a Member of Parliament, responded via her Instagram Stories. She expressed happiness that Roshan had found a "perfect match" in actor and musician Saba Azad, but called on him to condemn individuals she said were harassing her using his name. "Stop adding fuel to fire and embarrassing your partner," she wrote, urging him to...