Taapsee Pannu shares cryptic post following Kangana Ranaut's 'sasti copy' jibe

Actor Taapsee Pannu has shared a cryptic post amid a fresh round of her long-running feud with actor-politician Kangana Ranaut, after Kangana used the term “sasti copy” while reacting to Taapsee’s comments on upbringing and parents. The exchange has brought their years-old public disagreement back into focus.Without naming Kangana, Taapsee later posted on Instagram, "Hence proved (sic)." (Credit: Instagram/taapsee) Earlier, Kangana had shared, and later deleted, an Instagram Story that read, "One Sasti copy is out and about with her upcoming B grade film but as usual only headline point with the media is Kangana Ranaut, but today she crossed all limits shamelessly ridiculing my upbringing /parents, I think all parents do their best and I never bring any parents in to any argument, but today I also want to ask her parents why they couldn't birth someone original like my parents did? Why a cheap Sasti copy? Feel sorry for your efforts (sic)." (Credit: Instagram/kanganaranaut) When asked about her feud with Kangana, Taapsee told India Today, “I haven't met her. I didn't meet her before when these so-called issues started. I haven't met her now as well. My opinion on her is reflective of my upbringing and my way of talking, my way of perceiving things and hers. She stands by hers. So, I think that's enough for everybody to look and decide who comes from where.” Taapsee and Kangana were first drawn into a public controversy in 2019 after Kangana’s sister, Rangoli Chandel, accused Taapsee of copying Kangana and called her a “sasti (cheap) copy”. The remarks came after Taapsee praised the trailer of Judgementall Hai Kya without specifically naming Kangana.The episode led to a series of exchanges at the time, with Taapsee saying she had no intention of getting into a mudslinging match. The friction resurfaced in 2020 during the debate around nepotism and the treatment of outsiders in the Hindi film industry. During that phase, Kangana referred to Taapsee and Swara Bhasker as “B-grade” actors and “needy outsiders”. Taapsee responded by saying outsiders should not be pitted against each other and that the larger issue was the need for a better system in the industry. She has also maintained that she never personally fought with Kangana.In the same interview, Taapsee also spoke about the possibility of entering politics. She said, “I am too honest and vulnerable for this. Also, I want to do a few more films. I am not at all considering joining and I don’t have the DNA for that.” She added that her interest in political issues comes from speaking as an educated citizen, not from a political standpoint.Amid Taapsee's fresh response over their reignited feud, Kangana has not yet reacted to her post.Meanwhile, Taapsee will next be seen in Gandhari, a revenge drama set to premiere on Netflix on September 3.Kangana was last seen on the big screen in Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata (2026), helmed by director and writer Manoj Tapadia.Up next, Kangana will reunite with Thalaivii (2021) director AL Vijay for an upcoming pan-India psychological thriller, which also features her Tanu Weds Manu film series co-actor R Madhavan.- EndsPublished By: Anurag BohraPublished On: Aug 23, 2026 16:08 IST