- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Mon, 12 May 2025 01:33 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kangana Ranaut, a Bollywood actress-turned-politician, has never shied away from voicing her opinions on social media. Known for her blunt and often controversial views, the National Award-winning actress recently shared her disappointment over a viral video featuring a glaring lack of general knowledge of Indian youth. The video in question showcased several youth failing to name the current President of India, Droupadi Murmu. Kangana's response in a scathing Instagram story, has since sparked a discussion online.
As originally posted by the Instagram account Gen Z Pulse in April, the street interview segment asked a group of young women the question, "Who is the President of India?" The responses ranged from the shocking to laughable. One girl replied, "I forgot his name"; assuming the President is male. Another young lady said, "Murunali or something"; struggling to remember, Droupadi Murmu! A third participant incorrectly guessed either Ram Nath Kovind (the former President of India) and another confidently, yet incorrectly guessed Jawaharlal Nehru, but claimed he was the first President of India (for the record, he was the first Prime Minister of India, not President).
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The Bollywood star, Kangana Ranaut was quick to react to the video on her Instagram Stories. Posting a screenshot, she commented, "War won't kill us but grasshopper brain cell generation surely will." Her comment, laced with sarcasm, drew attention to what she perceives is falling levels of awareness and intelligence among the younger generation. She also appeared to reference recent tensions at the India-Pakistan border, comparing national threats to the perceived decline in general knowledge. Her post has created a range of reactions on social media and other platforms, with some people agreeing that this kind of ignorance is alarming while others criticized her for generalizing and ridiculing youth. Nonetheless, the incident once again highlighted Kangana’s consistent stance on issues of national pride, education, and cultural awareness.
Kangana Ranaut's Instagram story on the Viral Video (Image: Instagram/@kanganaranaut)
Amid this controversy, Kangana is also making headlines for an entirely different reason, her much-anticipated Hollywood debut. According to Variety, the actress will be starring in a horror thriller titled Blessed Be the Evil. The film, directed by Anurag Rudra and produced by Lions Movies, will star Kangana alongside Teen Wolf actor Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, daughter of Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone. The movie is set to begin production this summer in New York.
This project is a significant step for Kangana as she embarks on the global cinema journey. With her goodwill for fierce and bold performances, audiences are excited to see how she fares in the horror genre on an international platform. Whether sparking debates online or taking her talents to Hollywood, Kangana Ranaut continues to remain at the center of attention—both for her outspoken nature and her ever-expanding career.