When the internet turned into a circus, Mrunal Thakur stepped up, calling out the vicious line‑between‑followers. She posted a short clip—no filters, no edits—where she says, “People who are judging all these iconic women, do we forget how amazing work they have done?” That clip went viral, pulling the spotlight onto the two actresses who were the targets.
Katrina Kaif became the subject of a body‑shaming wave after her appearance at the Ambani family’s Ganpati celebrations, where critics zeroed in on her post‑pregnancy weight. The backlash was swift; hashtags appeared that read #KatrinaIsFat, and the comments section turned into a war zone. Kaif later addressed the issue at a London event for her brand, telling the crowd she would no longer let social media “paralyse” her confidence.
Meanwhile, Kriti Sanon was dragged into a cultural debate over a Raksha Bandhan jewellery ad. The ad, featuring her in a modest ensemble, was slammed for supposedly ignoring tradition, prompting the brand to pull the footage entirely. Kriti fired back, saying, “Culture and traditions are in a woman’s heart, not in her neckline.” She challenged society to stop policing women’s choices.
Thakur’s comments echoed both solidarity and a broader critique. She argued that men too face scrutiny, but the gendered double‑standard remains relentless. “Women are always judged, and when are they not judged? But not just women, even men are judged,” she added, framing the conversation as a call for universal respect.
On the flip side, Thakur’s own project, Pooja Meri Jaan, has just launched on ZEE5. The film, directed by Navjot Gulati, features Huma Qureshi, Vikram Singh Chauhan and Vijay Raaz, weaving a tale of ambition, love and the pitfalls of the entertainment industry. Critics already note Thakur’s knack for blending strong female characters with sharp social commentary.
So if you’re craving a drama that tackles gender politics while delivering that classic Bollywood flair, tune into Pooja Meri Jaan on ZEE5. It’s a story that proves the industry’s conversations are happening both on screen and in the comment section.