Kangana Ranaut Addresses Comments About Urmila Matondkar: “She Appears Comfortable in Such Roles
Once again, Kangana Ranaut, who recently entered the political arena, finds herself in the midst of controversy. Known for her outspoken nature, Kangana faced criticism from members of Congress for her past remarks about actress Urmila Matondkar. The controversy resurfaced during a recent Times summit where Kangana defended her previous statement referring to Urmila as a “soft porn” actor.
Addressing the issue directly, Kangana questioned the societal stigma attached to terms like “porn star,” using examples of individuals like Sunny Leone who receive respect despite their association with the adult entertainment industry. She stated, “Are ‘soft porn’ or ‘porn star’ objectionable terms? No. It is simply a word that is not socially acceptable. The amount of respect porn stars receive in India, just ask Sunny Leone, is not seen anywhere else in the world.”
During her defense, Kangana delved into the distinction between different forms of art, emphasizing that intellectually stimulating work holds greater significance than what she referred to as “massy art.” She compared her own body of work to Urmila’s, highlighting her avoidance of “item numbers,” which are often criticized for their objectification of women.
Continuing the debate on Bollywood’s portrayal of women, Kangana questioned why terms like “tandoori murgi” and “item girl” are accepted while “soft porn actor” is met with criticism. She argued, “If these actresses are comfortable with words like tandoori murgi, item girl, Sheila ki Jawani, why is it seen as something violating? It is a matter of fact, if they are comfortable with this, why do you want to shame them? I personally do not think I had any intention of shaming her (Urmila Matondkar) because she is very comfortable in that role.”
Despite the controversy, Kangana expressed her respect for Urmila’s artistic abilities and acknowledged seduction as a legitimate form of art. Kangana stated, “All I tried to say is that I respect your art, and seduction is an art form. If I respect your art, why don’t you respect my art?” On the professional front, the 37-year-old actress-turned-politician will be seen next in the film Emergency.
