Bipasha Basu takes a jibe at Mrunal Thakur's 'I am better than Bipasha' video: 'Get those..'

An old video of Mrunal Thakur has resurfaced online and sparked criticism across social media. In the clip, believed to be from her early television days, Mrunal can be seen engaging in a light-hearted conversation with co-actor Arjit Taneja. During the banter, she makes a remark that many now view as unnecessary and disrespectful. Referring to Bipasha Basu, she says: Go marry Bipasha then. Listen, I am far better than Bipasha. Okay! The comment, although seemingly playful at the time, has not aged well and has triggered a wave of backlash from fans of the veteran actress.

This resurfacing comes at a time when Mrunal is already under the spotlight. Her latest film, Son of Sardaar 2, did not fare well at the box office, and she’s also been making headlines due to ongoing speculation about her personal life. With this clip now going viral, conversations around how women in the industry perceive each other—and themselves—are being reignited.

While Mrunal has not directly addressed the controversy yet, Bipasha Basu chose a subtle yet sharp way to respond. Without naming anyone, the actress shared a post on her social media that read, “Strong women lift each other up.” Alongside the quote, she added a personal message: Get those muscles, beautiful ladies. We should be strong. Muscles help you attain good physical and mental health forever! Bust the age-old thought process that women should not look strong or be physically strong.

Her post is being widely interpreted as a dignified response to the years-old remark, and many fans are praising her for addressing the issue with class rather than confrontation. Bipasha, known for advocating fitness and body positivity throughout her career, once again used the moment to highlight the importance of strength—both physical and emotional—for women.

In a time when online outrage spreads fast, Bipasha’s message stood out for its grace, reminding everyone that strength is best used to uplift, not tear down.