Kangana Ranaut namedrops Saba Azad in snide remark to Hrithik Roshan: ‘You are committed, don’t tease a woman’
Kangana Ranaut Addresses Hrithik Roshan, Brings Up Saba Azad in New Social Media Exchange
Bharatmorningnews.com – Bollywood actress and Bharatiya Janata Party member Kangana Ranaut has responded to Hrithik Roshan’s recent social media activity. The actor engaged with a trending hashtag that reads “We need to apologise to Hrithik Roshan,” which directly references the well-documented legal conflict between the two stars that began in 2016.
On Saturday evening, Kangana shared her thoughts through Instagram Stories. She addressed Hrithik directly, noting his apparent relationship with actress Saba Azad.
Dear Hrithik I am happy that you have found your perfect match, Saba Azad and you both look great together. You are in a committed relationship and it doesn’t suit you to tease a woman like this. Instead you should condemn all those who are harassing and bullying me using your name.
Continuing her message, Kangana urged Hrithik to cease what she viewed as provocative behavior.
Stop adding fuel to fire and embarrassing your partner, hope better sense prevails and you stop making unreasonable comments.
Hrithik’s Response to the Viral Trend
The actress’s comments came shortly after Hrithik weighed in on the trending topic. Influencer Freddy Birdy had posted a message on Instagram declaring that “The world owes an apology to Hrithik Roshan.” The Bollywood star replied in the comments section, expressing his views on public opinion.
My friend, siding with ‘A’ just cause you don’t like ‘B’ anymore is a small part of the larger systemic issue plaguing our society. I’ll wait, for when the context to it is the right one, and motivated by facts. That would be fair. But then again, who cares anymore right?
Kangana’s Recent Public Comments
Outside of her exchange with Hrithik, Kangana has been actively commenting on current events. She recently criticized Saurav Das, spokesperson for the Cockroach Janta Party, describing him as “totally useless and unemployed.” Saurav responded by advising her to relax and shared his reaction on The Mojo Story program hosted by Barkha Dutt.
According to Saurav, his friends had been questioning why Kangana was targeting him. One friend noted that Saurav resembles a younger version of Hrithik Roshan, which Saurav found amusing given the circumstances.
Background: The 2016 Legal Dispute
The foundation of the current social media trend lies in events from 2016. Hrithik Roshan filed a legal complaint alleging that someone had impersonated him by sending emails to Kangana using a fake email address. Kangana countered by claiming that Hrithik himself had given her the email ID, and they had been corresponding through it until 2014, with messages dating back to 2013 and 2014.
Later that same year, Hrithik issued a legal notice after Kangana referred to him as a “silly ex.” He firmly denied any romantic involvement with her. The two had previously collaborated on the films Kites, released in 2010, and Krrish 3 in 2013. Hrithik also stated that Kangana had sent him numerous strange emails during this period.
Hrithik’s Relationship with Saba Azad
Hrithik Roshan officially announced his relationship with Saba Azad by posting a photograph of them together on social media platforms. The couple made their debut as a pair at Karan Johar’s 50th birthday party. Since then, they have been open about their romance, frequently sharing vacation photographs with their followers.
Hrithik’s Previous Marriage
Before his relationship with Saba Azad, Hrithik was married to interior designer Sussanne Khan. The couple wed in December 2000 during a private ceremony held in Bangalore. They welcomed their first son, Hrehaan, in 2006, followed by Hridaan in 2008. The couple separated in December 2013, and their divorce was officially finalized in November 2014.
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Santanu Das serves as a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times, bringing more than five years of experience covering cinema, pop culture, and film festivals. He maintains a particular interest in South Asian independent cinema and has reported on major international events including Sundance and CPH: Docx.
Das contributes to the monthly column “The Fault in Our Stars,” offering analysis on recent films and series while exploring what separates quality entertainment from exceptional work.
A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu earned his postgraduate degree in English from Jadavpur University. He holds certification as a film critic from Rotten Tomatoes. Beyond his professional work, he enjoys reading and watching movies. His favorite films include Aparajito, Ponyo, and The Double Life of Veronique. Among his preferred books are The Corrections, The God of Small Things, and A Room of One’s Own.
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