An old clip of Mrunal Thakur from her Kumkum Bhagya days has resurfaced online, sparking fresh controversy. In the throwback interview, Mrunal is heard calling Bipasha Basu “manly with muscles” and declaring herself “far better” than the actress. The comments, now making the rounds on Instagram, caught the attention of Orhan Awatramani aka Orry, who didn’t hold back in his reaction.

Orry’s cheeky response

The viral video was shared by Instagram page qualiteaposts, where Orry jumped into the comments section with a jab at Mrunal. “LMAO. F’ing O wtffff is disss woman smoking,” he wrote, sprinkling his reply with laughing emojis.

Many netizens rallied behind Bipasha, slamming Mrunal’s old remarks. “That’s okay. Bipasha is not for beginners,” one quipped. Another wrote, “That’s why they made a song on BIPASHA and not you.” Comments like “Not even close to Bipasha’s pinky finger” and “Bipasha isn’t manly, she’s fit and toned” flooded the post. Several also claimed they had “lost admiration” for Mrunal over the statement.

Bipasha’s subtle comeback

While Mrunal has yet to address the resurfaced clip, Bipasha appeared to respond indirectly on Instagram Stories. Without naming names, she shared a quote reading, “Strong women lift each other up”, adding her own note encouraging women to embrace strength: “Get those muscles, beautiful ladies… 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.” She ended with: “love yourself.”

The drama has reignited discussions on body image, fitness, and how female strength is perceived in the entertainment industry.