Senior actor Vikram Gokhale backs Kangana Ranaut on 1947 freedom being 'bheek'
Veteran Marathi actor Vikram Gokhale has backed Kangana Ranaut on her controversial remark wherein she had said that the country got real freedom only in 2014 when Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister and what India achieved in 1947 was "bheek" (alms).
Mumbai: Veteran Marathi actor Vikram Gokhale has backed Kangana Ranaut on her controversial remark wherein she had said that the country got real freedom only in 2014 when Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister and what India achieved in 1947 was "bheek" (alms).
Speaking at a function here in Maharashtra, Vikram Gokhale said he agree with Kangana Ranaut's statement. "We were given freedom. Many people were just mute spectators when freedom fighters were hanged (during the British Raj). These mute spectators included many senior leaders. They didn't save the freedom fighters who were fighting against the British," said Gokhale.
Gokhale said every political party, including BJP, tries to derive a benefit from controversies. Also, on the political scenario in Maharashtra, he said former allies Shiv Sena and BJP should come together again for the betterment of the country.
Padma Shri awardee Kangana Ranaut stirred a political storm with her statement on the Independence of India during a discussion with Navika Kumar on Times Now. Her remark has ignited passionate debate on social media platforms. Her 24-second clip has been doing rounds and also trending on Twitter.
