Actress-politician Kangana Ranaut has once again stirred controversy with strong remarks targeting Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and fashion designer Masaba Gupta. The Emergency actor spoke about a past incident that left her feeling humiliated and deeply hurt. Kangana said the experience still affects her and described it as an example of “prejudice” that makes her “sick to the stomach”.

Kangana first spoke about the issue earlier through her Instagram Stories. On Saturday evening, she expanded on her claims with a series of posts on X, responding to questions raised after her initial statement went viral. Her comments have since sparked fresh debate on social media, with many reacting sharply to her allegations.

What Kangana Ranaut Alleged About Masaba Gupta

In her X post, Kangana questioned why images of her wearing Masaba Gupta’s designs were never shared or acknowledged by the designer or her brand. She wrote, “Designers get very excited whenever their brands get seen on celebrities. Have you seen Masaba or her brand handles use these images? These images were all over the Internet. Can you explain why won’t she use these images or why won’t the stylist tag her?”

Kangana then explained the context behind the incident. She said the episode took place around the time her film Tejas was nearing release. She wrote, “Those days Tejas was about to release, so I wanted to go for Ramjanm Bhumi darshan, I requested the same stylist who was styling me for Tejas events (they are hired by the production houses) to help me with the darshan trip as well.”

She further claimed that while Masaba had sent clothes for her film promotions, the situation changed when the designer was informed that the outfit would be worn for a Ram Janmabhoomi visit. Kangana said, “I don’t care many stylists and designers have banned me from their handles as well, but this particular incidence hurt me the most.”

The actress revealed, “Because Masaba sent the clothes to the stylist for my promotions but when she was told it’s for Ram Janmbhoomi she told the stylist not to use her clothes”. Kangana added that the stylist was kind and genuine, and discreetly told her not to tag Masaba or the brand. She also claimed the stylist paid for the saree herself.

By the time Kangana learned about the issue, she said she was already on her way to Ayodhya. She wrote, “The hate the bitterness, the prejudice, ewwww, how ugly !! Still makes me sick to my stomach !!”

Emergency Actress Takes Swipe At AR Rahman

In her earlier Instagram Stories, Kangana connected the incident to AR Rahman’s recent comments about facing bias in Bollywood. Recalling the same episode, she said, “One instance I will never forget is when I was wearing Masaba Gupta saree for Ram Janmbhoomi, and she told the stylist that I can’t go to Ram Janmbhoomi in her saree.”

She added, “I had already left from Lucknow for Ayodhya and it was not possible to change. I felt so humiliated and degraded that I quietly cried in my car.” Kangana claimed that later, like other designers she told the stylist not to mention her or her brand’s name.

Also taking a direct dig at the composer, she wrote, “Today AR Rahman ji is shedding crocodile tears, what about their own hate and prejudices?”

On the professional front, Kangana was last seen in Emergency, where she portrayed former prime minister Indira Gandhi. While reactions to her statements continue to pour in, neither Masaba Gupta nor AR Rahman has publicly responded to Kangana’s claims so far.