Mumbai: Kangana Ranaut, known for her outspoken nature, recently responded to filmmaker Sanjay Gupta’s praise for her directorial venture Emergency. While Sanjay admitted to having prejudged the film before watching it, he was ultimately impressed by Kangana’s work, both as a director and an actress. However, Kangana took this as an opportunity to call out the industry’s biases against her.
In an interview with Indian Media outlet India TV, Kangana addressed Sanjay Gupta’s remarks, questioning the industry’s tendency to form preconceived notions about her. She stated, “He had accepted in the post that he had preconceived notions. Why are you trying to understand me when you are failing at it? And he is also accepting that he failed. To keep these negative preconceived notions about anyone, thinking only negative about me, and trying and wishing that she would fail…how do you know what I would have done? Do you have the intellect needed to understand me? When you take a bird’s view of a person, you need to have an expanded vision of that object or subject. How can you have an expanded vision of my intellect? What are your credentials? What kind of films do you make”?
Kangana further urged industry insiders to refrain from forming biases against her. She added, “I want people of the film industry, considering the kind of films that they make, they shouldn’t have any preconceived notion about me. If they don’t talk like ‘we know what she can do and what are her limits,’ then they don’t have to face so much insult”.
Sanjay Gupta had earlier taken to social media to commend Emergency, writing, “Today I watched EMERGENCY by @KanganaTeam. Very frankly, I wasn’t planning to, as I had prejudged it. I am so glad that I was wrong. What a fantastic film by Kangana—both performance and direction. Top Notch & World Class”.
Today I watched EMERGENCY by @KanganaTeam
— Sanjay Gupta (@_SanjayGupta) March 15, 2025
Very frankly I wasn't planning to as I had prejudged it.
I am so glad that I was wrong.
What a fantastic film by Kangana both performance & direction. Top Notch & World Class.
In response to his appreciation, Kangana thanked him but also emphasized that the film industry should move past its prejudices. She stated, “The film industry must come out of its hate and prejudices and acknowledge good work. Thanks for breaking that barrier, Sanjay ji—the barrier of preconceived notions. My message to all filmi intellectuals—never keep any notions about me. Mujhe samajhne ki koshish bhi mat karna, main pahunch se bahar hoon (Don’t try to figure me out, I am out of your reach)”.
As Emergency garners attention for its powerful storytelling and stellar performances, Kangana continues to challenge the conventional mindset of Bollywood, demanding that talent be recognized without bias.
