Kangana Ranaut Apologises In Bathinda Court Over Farmers’ Protest Remark
BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut apologises in Bathinda court for her controversial 2020 social media remark about 73-year-old farmer protester Mahinder Kaur. Appearing amid tight security, the Mandi parliamentarian expressed regret and said she had apologised to the complainant’s husband, as Kaur herself was not present in court.
Kangana told reporters that she “regrets” her earlier post and never intended to hurt anyone’s sentiments. The apology comes in connection with a defamation case filed by Kaur during the 2020–21 farmers’ protest. The case has been ongoing for nearly three years and gained renewed attention after Kangana Ranaut apologises publicly in court.
The Defamation Case Background
In 2020, Kangana shared a social media post mistaking Mahinder Kaur for Shaheen Bagh protester Bilkis Bano. She implied that such women could be hired to protest for ₹100 — a statement that quickly went viral and led to a backlash from farmers and activists.
Following the incident, Kaur filed a defamation case against the actor. In February 2022, the Bathinda court issued a summons for Ranaut to appear in person. Later, the court dismissed her request to attend proceedings through video conference.
Her plea to quash the case was rejected by both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court. The apex court dismissed her appeal on September 12 this year, after which Kangana’s legal counsel withdrew the special leave petition.
Kangana’s Legal and Public Controversies
The apology marks another chapter in Kangana’s long list of public controversies. Earlier this year, a female CISF constable allegedly slapped her during a security check at Chandigarh airport over her remarks about the farmers’ protest.
As Kangana Ranaut apologises, many see this as an important gesture of accountability from the actor-turned-politician.
FAQs
Q: Why did Kangana Ranaut apologise in Bathinda court?
A: Kangana Ranaut apologises for her 2020 remark misidentifying farmer protester Mahinder Kaur, which led to a defamation case.
Q: What was the defamation case against Kangana Ranaut about?
A: The case was filed after Kangana allegedly insulted an elderly farmer protester in a social media post.
Q: Did Kangana Ranaut’s apology end the case?
A: The matter remains under judicial consideration, but her apology may influence the court’s final decision.
Q: Has Kangana faced other controversies recently?
A: Yes, in 2024, she was reportedly slapped by a CISF constable at Chandigarh airport over her comments on the farmers’ protest.
