Kangana Ranaut says Jaya Bachchan is ‘most dignified’ days after calling her ‘arrogant’

Actor Kangana Ranaut called Jaya Bachchan a “dignified actress” in her latest interview. She was speaking at a media event when she discussed Bachchan’s strength as an actor. Kangana’s statement came days after she criticised the veteran actor for taking offence at being addressed as ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan’ during a Parliament session earlier this month.
Kangana, who is also a BJP MP (Member of Parliament) from Mandi, Haryana, appeared at an event organised by News18. During her interaction, she showered praise on Jaya Bachchan and acknowledged her choices of films. She said, “Jaya Bachchan is one of our most successful actors. Honestly, she is known for her short temper, but at the same time, I would like to give her the acknowledgement and due credit that in those times (sic).”
She mentioned that it is inspiring to see the way the 76-year-old represents herself in the Parliament. Kangana also underscored how the Samajwadi Party MP has always stood up for women empowerment. She added, “Can you imagine what times the 70s were and, in those times, she did films like Guddi, she gave the message of women empowerment. I think she is one of the most dignified women in the film industry. The way she carries herself in the Rajya Sabha. I feel very good that there is such good representation from the film industry.”
She further shared, “Jaya Bachchan is one of those rare actresses who has brought dignity to her craft.”
When reminded of the incident involving Jaya slamming her and Ravi Kishan for their remarks about drugs in Bollywood, Kangana said it simply felt like an elder member scolding the family. She said, “If we say something to each other… I feel these are our elders, if they say something, it’s not bad.”
Notably, when Jaya refused to be addressed by her husband’s name in Parliament, Kangana called her “arrogant” and regarded her concerns as “petty issues”. In an interview with Fever FM while promoting her film Emergency, the actor said, “People are simply flaring up with the name coming up like they’re getting a panic attack or something. And when they say, ‘My identity is taken over, I am destroyed’, I just feel sad.”
Meanwhile, Emergency has finally received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after a long hassle. However, Kangana is yet to announce the new release date of the film. It was earlier scheduled for release on September 13.