Kangana Ranaut Slams Sharmila Tagore Over Vande Mataram Remarks

Kangana Ranaut publicly criticized veteran actress Sharmila Tagore on August 21, 2026, for suggesting that only the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' should be retained.

Ranaut expressed shock at Tagore's stance, urging her to move beyond a 'Hindu-Muslim mindset' and respect the full artistic and nationalistic significance of the song.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate on social media, with various film industry figures weighing in on the balance between artistic interpretation and national sentiment.