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  • Javed Akhtar responds to Kangana's 'bheekh' comment
  • Kangana had said what India got in 1947 was 'bheekh'
  • Several political leaders have also condemned the remark

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Javed Akhtar responds to Kangana's 'bheekh' comment, here's what he said

Kangana was slammed by several people from Bollywood as well as political leaders for her remark. Police complaints have also been registered against her.

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      Lyricist Javed Akhtar responded to actor Kangana Ranaut's 'bheekh' comment. Recently, speaking at a summit, Kangana Ranaut had said that what India got in 1947 was ‘bheekh (handout)’ and the country got its true freedom in 2014, referring to when the BJP came to power under PM Modi.

      Taking to Twitter, Javed Akhtar wrote, "It is totally understand(able). Why would all those who had nothing to do with freedom movement feel bad if some(one) calls our freedom just a 'bheek'."

      Also watch| 'Offering another cheek gets you 'bheek': Kangana now targets Mahatma Gandhi

      Kangana was slammed by several people from Bollywood as well as political leaders for her remark. Police complaints have also been registered against her.

      Following her comment, BJP MP Varun Gandhi had shared a video of Kangana's remarks on Twitter. He had said, "It is an anti-national act and must be called out as such. To not do so would be a betrayal of all those who shed blood so that today we may stand tall and free as a nation."

      Also watch| Kangana Ranaut say's she'll return Padma Shri if proven wrong about freedom comment

      Actor Swara Bhasker, sharing a video clip on Twitter had said, "Who are the idiots who are clapping is what I want to know." Filmmaker Onir also asked, "Will we now start celebrating a new Independence Day?"

      Kangana's new production venture Tiku Weds Sheru recently started filming. Directed by Sai Kabir, it features actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur. The film is her maiden digital venture and will be produced under Manikarnika Films.

      Kangana Ranaut has several projects in the pipeline including Dhaakad, Tejas, Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda, Emergency, Aparajita Ayodhya and The Incarnation: Sita.

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