Mrunal Thakur Issues Public Apology for Body-Shaming Comments Against Bipasha Basu in Resurfaced Video

Actress Mrunal Thakur has apologized for remarks made in an old video that have been widely criticized for body-shaming Bipasha Basu. The video, which has recently resurfaced, features Thakur making comments about Basu’s physique, leading to a wave of negative reactions online. In response to the criticism, Thakur took to Instagram to express her remorse. She stated that as a teenager at the age of 19, she made numerous thoughtless statements. She acknowledged that she did not fully comprehend the impact her words could have, even when spoken in jest. She expressed her deep regret for any hurt caused by the remarks. Thakur clarified that her intention was never to body-shame anyone. She characterized the comments as playful banter during an interview that went too far. She admitted that she understands how her words were interpreted and wished she had chosen a different way to express herself. Thakur further added that over time, she has come to appreciate that beauty manifests in diverse forms and that this is something she now values greatly.