Recently, in a surprising move, she drew a comparison between herself and the late musical icon, Lata Mangeshkar, while expressing her disapproval of celebrities performing at private events.
Kangana Ranaut’s Bold Stance
Kangana Ranaut has never been one to shy away from expressing her thoughts, regardless of the potential backlash. This time around, she decided to voice her opinion on celebrities performing at private events, specifically targeting the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
In an Instagram story, Kangana drew a parallel between herself and the late Lata Mangeshkar, emphasizing that they were the only two individuals who had managed to resist the allure of performing at such occasions, despite having a plethora of hit songs to their credit.
Kangana’s Instagram story:
“I have been through worse financial setbacks, but Lata ji and I are only two people who have massive hit songs (Fashion Ka Jalwa, Ghani Baawli Ho Gayi, London Thumkda, Sadi Salli, Vijay Bhawa etc.) to our credit.”
The actor also shed light on the fact that she had declined numerous offers to perform at weddings and award shows, a decision that she believes requires a strong character and dignity.
The Lata Mangeshkar Connection
The legendary singer, Lata Mangeshkar, had reportedly refused millions of dollars just to attend private events. This fact was highlighted by Kangana, as she shared a screenshot of a news article that quoted Mangeshkar’s sister, Asha Bhosle.
“Even if you give me $5 million I won’t come.” – Lata Mangeshkar
The Ambani Bash: A Star-studded Affair
The pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant were a spectacle to behold. The event, held in Jamnagar, Gujarat, was graced by several A-list celebrities who put on spectacular performances.
Notable performers included international pop icon Rihanna, Bollywood bigwigs Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh among others. The event was nothing short of a grand Bollywood production, with energetic dance routines and enchanting music filling the air.
Kangana’s Message to the Young Generation
In her Instagram story, Kangana also imparted an important message to the younger generation. She emphasised the importance of maintaining one’s integrity, even when faced with the allure of fame and wealth.
Kangana’s message to the young generation: “It takes strong character and dignity to say no to fame and money, in the world of short cuts young generation needs to understand only wealth one can acquire is the wealth of integrity.”
This statement serves as a powerful reminder that the pursuit of materialistic gains should never come at the cost of one’s principles.
Kangana Ranaut’s stance on celebrities performing at private events has certainly made waves in the entertainment industry. Her comparison of herself with the late Lata Mangeshkar and her critique of her industry colleagues have sparked a debate on the importance of maintaining one’s dignity and integrity.
Whether one agrees with her views or not, there’s no denying that Kangana Ranaut continues to be a bold and outspoken figure in Bollywood, unafraid to voice her opinions and stand by her principles.
-Daisy