Kangana Ranaut calls Taapsee Pannu a sasti copy after interview remarks

A public feud between Indian actors Kangana Ranaut and Taapsee Pannu has resurfaced after Ranaut responded to Pannu’s recent interview comments with a now-deleted social media post calling her a “sasti copy.” The exchange, which reignites a long-standing rivalry, highlights their continued discord over past criticisms and personal remarks.

The latest flare-up began on August 22, 2026, when Taapsee Pannu addressed their strained relationship during an interview at the India Today Woman Summit. When asked if she had resolved matters with Ranaut, Pannu stated, “I haven’t met her. I didn’t meet her before when these so-called issues started. I haven’t met her now as well.” She added that her perspective on Ranaut is shaped by her own background, saying, “My opinion on her is reflective of my upbringing and my way of talking, my way of perceiving things and hers. She stands by hers. So, I think that’s enough for everybody to look and decide who comes from where.”

In response, Kangana Ranaut posted a statement on her Instagram Stories on the morning of August 23, 2026, which was later deleted. Ranaut criticized Pannu for referencing upbringing and directed a question at her parents....