My intent was by no means to body-shame anybody: Mrunal Thakur apologises to Bipasha Basu

Actor Mrunal Thakur has apologised for not being aware of her phrases, days after a resurfaced video from her previous interviews confirmed her making feedback on Bipasha Basu’s look.

Thakur, who most lately appeared alongside Ajay Devgn in Son of Sardaar 2, penned a observe on her Instagram story on Thursday. Without mentioning any identify, the actor stated she ought to have been extra aware of her phrases.

The 33-year-old actor added she wished she had chosen her phrases in a different way. “19-year-old me as a teenager said many silly things. I didn’t always understand the weight of my voice or how much words, even in jest, could hurt. But it did and for that I am deeply sorry,” she wrote.

“My intent was never to body-shame anyone. It was playful banter in an interview that went too far. But I understand how it came across, and I truly wish I had chosen my words differently…With time, I have grown to appreciate that beauty comes in every form, and that’s something I truly value now,” she added.

Recently, an previous clip started doing the rounds on social media. It confirmed Thakur alongside her Kumkum Bhagya co-star Arjit Taneja. In the resurfaced interview, Taneja teased her to do a headstand, to which she jokingly replied that he may sit whereas she balanced on her head. He then requested her to do push-ups.

In response, Thakur claimed he is perhaps concerned about marrying a muscular lady and gave instance of Bipasha Basu. “Do you want to marry a girl who is manly with muscles? Go marry Bipasha…Listen, I am far better than Bipasha, okay,” she stated.

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Following, Bipasha shared a cryptic put up on her Instagram story, which learn, “Strong women lift each other up. Get those muscles, beautiful ladies… we should be strong… muscles help you attain good physical and mental health forever! Bust the age-old thought process that women should not look strong or be physically strong.”