Kangana Ranaut Backs Isha Koppikar Amid 'Andhbhakt' Trolls, Says 'I Love My Country'

Mumbai: Bollywood actress-turned politician Kangana Ranaut has spoken up for actress Isha Koppikar after the latter recently posted a video and called herself an 'andhbhakt'. Kangana shared Isha's video on her Instagram stories and remembered an event from her childhood when she stood up against a teacher who used to hit children with a stick.

What did Kangana Ranaut say?

Isha Koppikar recently posted a video on Instagram in which she called herself an 'andhbhakt'. After the video went viral, the BJP MP supported the actress's words and remembered an event from her childhood when she stood up against a teacher who used to hit children with a stick.

"Wow well explained for me as- in high school protested against a teacher who used to hit children in head with stick during assembly, protested against 26/11 violence. Protested against Nirbhaya brutality. Never blamed parents for any limitation that may have come my way. Instead uplifted whole family to the same standard of life that I earned for myself," Kangana wrote.

"Identifies being a bhakt of almost anyone who I meet, I love my country I love my people. I simply love my life," the actress said.

What did Isha Koppikar say in her video?

On Tuesday, Isha posted a videoon her Instagram account in which she showed her love for India and asked trolls to stop. She told everyone to be 'proud' of their country. The actress said she will continue to love India 'proudly, passionately and unapologetically.'

"Yes, I am an andhbhakt. If it is bhakti (devotion) to love your country and want to see it progress, then yes, I am proud to be a bhakti andhbhakt. But my blind devotion is not towards any political party; it’s towards my country. Nation first. I can question the government and disagree with its policies. And still love my country wholeheartedly," Isha said.

"This country is my home, where I have earned and continue to earn a livelihood and where I continue to get opportunities. So I am not ashamed to be proud of my country. Wherever you may live, learn to love that place respect that place and contribute to it. Be proud of the home you choose. Because patriotism is not just saying, I love my country. It is doing something that improves your country " the actress continued.

"Instead of asking what the country has given us all the time why not start thinking about what we can contribute to the country? Because Bharat is changing. It’s time to change our thoughts to help in making a Bharat. So call me a bhakt call me an andhbhakt call me a nationalist. I am Indian I love my India I believe in my India. Not blindly, but proudly passionately and unapologetically " she added.

Why was Isha Koppikar trolled?

Recently Isha Koppikar was insulted for her comments about Bollywood staying quiet, on student protests. "Many fans asked me why I haven’t spoken about the issue. I felt it was important to tell them this. No matter how deeply I may feel about something it isn’t necessary to speak on every issue. Sometimes silence is also a responsibility. As figures we know that every word we say can be interpreted, misinterpreted and judged in countless ways. People often ask why celebrities don’t speak up.. When our words have unintended consequences we are the ones who bear those repercussions alone. Few people stand by us then " she had said.