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Kangana Ranaut and Taapsee Pannu Feud Reignites Over Gandhari Remarks

Kangana Ranaut reignites her feud with Taapsee Pannu, criticising Taapsee's Netflix film Gandhari and referencing past disputes. Taapsee responds with a cryptic Instagram post.

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Dumtika Editorial

August 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Kangana Ranaut and Taapsee Pannu Feud Reignites Over Gandhari Remarks

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Key Highlights

  • Kangana Ranaut criticises Taapsee Pannu's Netflix film Gandhari on social media
  • Taapsee responds indirectly with a cryptic Instagram story after Kangana's remarks
  • The feud traces back to earlier disputes during the Bollywood nepotism debate
  • Kangana's social media posts were deleted after sparking online discussion

Kangana Ranaut and Taapsee Pannu are once again at the centre of a heated exchange, with the latest round sparked by comments about Taapsee’s upcoming Netflix film, Gandhari. Taapsee, who has made a mark with her diverse roles in Hindi cinema, recently addressed her differences with Kangana in an interview. She stated that she has never met Kangana in person and that her views on Kangana stem from her own upbringing and perspective, while acknowledging that Kangana has her own way of seeing things. Taapsee added that audiences can consider both sides and make their own judgments.

Kangana responded on social media, taking issue with what she perceived as a slight against her family. She revived her earlier 'sasti copy' accusation and criticised Gandhari as a 'B-grade' project. Kangana questioned why Taapsee’s parents could not produce someone 'original' like her own parents did, and insisted she had never involved anyone’s family in their disputes. These posts were later deleted, though no reason was given for their removal.

Taapsee did not issue a direct reply but posted an Instagram story reading 'Hence, proved.' While she did not mention Kangana by name, the timing led many to interpret it as a response to the controversy. The feud between the two actresses dates back several years, originating during the Bollywood nepotism debate and gaining traction after Kangana’s sister Rangoli Chandel accused Taapsee of imitating Kangana. The latest developments have reignited interest in their ongoing rivalry, with social media users actively discussing the exchange.