Following student protests over the NEET paper leak, BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut made controversial remarks about Gen-Z protesters. Bollywood actor Sonu Sood responded by calling the actress’s remarks shameful and criticizing her.
This statement reportedly came after Kangana faced criticism online via social media regarding Gen-Z protesters at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and other locations. She described the protesters’ behavior and language as nauseating and labeled Gen-Z as “Generation Gutter.”
During a press conference on Wednesday, July 29th, journalists asked Sonu Sood for his opinion on Kangana Ranaut’s statements. He stated that he hadn’t initially heard her comments, but emphasized that any professional’s standing is determined by public support. Sonu Sood said, “I haven’t heard her statement, but I believe that these young people are the ones who make you an actress and bring you to this level. As long as they are with you, you will be there. If they are not there, you know you will suffer. Therefore, we should take everyone along.”
No matter what your profession is, whether you are an actor, a doctor, or anything else, as long as people are connected with you, your existence is valid in the world. When asked by a reporter about Kangana Ranaut’s “Generations of the Gutter” statement, Sonu Sood said, “What can I say? It’s a shame she said that. It’s not something you should say in a distorted way. It’s very important to speak thoughtfully, because the public is another form of God.”
The controversy began when Kangana posted a video of a protest, in which she said, “I have never seen so many ugly things in one place in my life. Watching these reels of Gen-Z protests makes me nauseous, the way they talk and the kind of language they use.” I’ve never seen such a bizarre and ugly thing in every frame in my life.
She also alleged that the protesters are taking advantage of the freedom they have been given and are promoting drug use while being financially dependent on their parents. She further said, “I call them Generation Gutter. Some of them have nothing to offer to the system, are not good at studies, and are so ugly and corrupt that they can’t even manage their homes.”