Mrunal Thakur Apologizes for Body-Shaming Controversy Involving Bipasha Basu

Mrunal Thakur has found herself embroiled in controversy after an older video of hers, containing body-shaming comments directed towards Bipasha Basu, went viral. The actress has since offered a public apology for the remarks. The controversial video shows Thakur, during an interview with her co-star Arjit Taneja, making statements about Basu’s physical appearance. The remarks led to criticism from viewers, who accused Thakur of body-shaming. Taking to Instagram, Thakur addressed the situation, acknowledging her past actions. She mentioned that as a 19-year-old, she often spoke without fully considering the consequences of her words. She acknowledged that her remarks, even in jest, could cause pain. She conveyed her sincere apologies for the impact of her words. Thakur emphasized that she never intended to body-shame anyone and described the comments as lighthearted banter that went too far. However, she acknowledged the perception of her words and stated that she wishes she had selected her words more carefully. Moreover, she shared that her perspective has evolved, and she now appreciates the diverse nature of beauty, something she values significantly.