Kangana Ranaut’s elder sister and manager Rangoli Chandel has responded to all the controversy surrounding the actress’ upcoming film Mental Hai Kya. The film was criticized for allegedly discriminating against people with mental health issues and trivializing the disorders. However, Rangoli took to Twitter to write that the film does not offend anyone and “everyone will be proud of Mental Hai Kya the topic and subject she has chosen will trigger relevant talk and discussions around the stigma.”
In a series of tweets, Rangoli revealed that two years ago Kangana was relentlessly attacked by her “silly ex along with nepotism gang attacked her just to publicly embarrass and discredit her, they called her Mental and bipolar.” She also recounted how endless jokes and memes were made on the actress to insult and harass her but Kangana fought back and pledged to fight against the stigma attached to the illness. She also wrote that Mental Hai Kya is a story of fight against this very prejudice that Kangana faced two years ago. Check out Rangoli's tweets below:
Rangoli’s series of tweets have found ardent support on Twitter with people praising Kangana as well as Rangoli. There are a few detractors too but they are much less in number. Check out some of the reactions from Twitterati below.
As a licensed clinical psy from University of Bordeaux2, I do not find this offensive at all.Oprah Winfrey and Prince of UK are collaborating for presenting mental disorders through tales.many hollywood movies have pictured mental illnesses which in turn help spread awareness
— Rish_Om_deepti (@om_rish) April 20, 2019
Bollywood is becoming so tacky that all the internal insecurities and jealousies r coming out so openly! @deepikapadukone can play acid attack victim but Kangana can’t do a film on mental illness. Really @TLLLFoundation ? Bravo @Rangoli_A & @KanganaFanClub for storming thru this https://t.co/yUjlnUKIWk
— Seetu Kohli (@kohliseetu) April 20, 2019
I was never Kangana’s fan but after Manikarnika she is the only one I truly appreciate. Not a single day passes when I don’t search internet for any news about her. Watched all of her old interviews after Manikarnika. She is so intelligent and honest. Eagerly waiting for MHK.
— Good Vibes (@GoodVib49656624) April 20, 2019
No other actor in bollywood enjoy's respect and fame like kangana ji in heart of indians...She deserves and have earned that place in hearts of people by her talent and hard work. Naturally the other low I.Q idiotic film stars are bound to be jealous of her.
— logical indian! (@orthopod1274) April 20, 2019
Completely support you
— Prince (@Prakash41808929) April 20, 2019
#KanganaRanaut pic.twitter.com/2fKv37VhG8
— Pranaywaa (@iHrithik_Hr) April 20, 2019
It’s great you highlighting mental illness but it would be great if Kangana does it by supporting the many fantastic organisations in India and across the globe rather than do it by promoting a upcoming movie
— A.Z.A.D (@AazMedia) April 20, 2019
All power to you girls. You should definitely go on with the movie.. Title change may be considered. But if movies based on an actresses life was not questioned then y this. 100s of Hollywood Bollywood movies have been made in the past none questioned then y now. All the best..
— RV (@nairrvrv) April 20, 2019
Mana Ranbir ne pichle Sall HGOTY dedi pr uske nam sai film hit nhi hogi
— Mr.superman360 (@Mr_Superman360) April 20, 2019
It's pretty clear the movie is in no way trying to make fun of people suffering with mental illnesses. The word 'mental' seems to have been necessarily used to bring notice to the stigma surrounded with mental illnesses/how people behaving in a certain way are called (1/2)
— Rohit Mujumdar (@MujumdarRohit) April 20, 2019
'mental' (which is incorrect). How else are the makers supposed to abolish the stereotype and stigma if they do not use the very words and imagery that have been a consequence of the stereotype? It's something like a paradox. (2/2)
— Rohit Mujumdar (@MujumdarRohit) April 20, 2019
Promotion ka chakkar
— pintuji (@RajaLas55141706) April 21, 2019
looking for logic pic.twitter.com/OmCsuWv4Xo
— ..!. (@4th_musketeer_) April 21, 2019
I think people can't give oversympathy dear.Most of the people were writting that how much time you guys Will repeat the same thing. They respect the bravery of kangana. But The thing is you're twitting again and again about the past things which people are not liking.
— shivam gupta (@shivamd803) April 20, 2019
Really appreciate your ideology and outlook on this issue . But don’t you think the makers of the movie and the other actors involved should also speak up and take a stance . All we see is you alone putting your point of view and defending the movie .
— anonymous angel (@anonymo05233698) April 20, 2019
Mental Hai Kya Promotion Starts By Shameless Randawat Sisters
— Pranaywaa (@iHrithik_Hr) April 20, 2019
Fir se Hrithik k Name use karke promotion start kya hai
... shameless sisters ....— Arpita Ghosh (@ArpitaG77323544) April 20, 2019
Strange,at that time no mental association wallas objected to the boys alleging her as mental.
— Dilip rai (@Dilipra59291538) April 20, 2019
Boohoo. Your sister can’t play victim forever. She had horrible taste in men in the past, and she has to live with that. Y’all need to stop the constant hating. Don’t you guys think there’s enough negativity in the world?
— Madina Yari (@MadzYari) April 20, 2019
Victim really?? MATLAB sab usko attack karein toh woh give back bhi na kare.yeh Sahi hai.. hypocrite people of society
— sangieeta singh (@sangieetasingh) April 20, 2019
I think kangana knew that the people she dated was married being a young nd bold lady.. I 0Don't understand y she entered into a relation with them.. If wat she said is true abt them
— pia (@psanthoshjaya) April 20, 2019
This is how u stalked Hrithik and harrassed him pic.twitter.com/bPxQWXZhWh
— Alien (@iRajeshKhanna) April 20, 2019
Bhen aise promote kregi movie apni
— hr devotee (@hrithikiansahil) April 20, 2019
i absolutely love both of theirs art (kangana's and deepika's) but only taking kangana's situation seriously and saying deepika was only depressed because of her break up ain't right.
— zubaria (@_zubaria) April 20, 2019
Promotion start but jabse Hrithik ke naam pe promote karna start kiya public ne iski movies dekhi tak nhi , all were disaster this one wilp have same faith
— (@Laparwahi_) April 20, 2019
Kangana is cool she keeps her perception in front of everyone its cool but sometimes you and kangana over do it which is not required for such a fame
— Meet (@meetgandhi22) April 20, 2019
@RajkummarRao bhai abhi bhi time hai nikal ja iski movie se
— (@Laparwahi_) April 20, 2019
I will always be on kangna's side, no matter what She has taught a lot of girls to face the tough times so smartly and come out a winner and a stronger person
— geet (@geetmiglani26) April 20, 2019
As I said in previous tweet, I don't understand problem with title. But I also don't understand your dramatic replies again attacking nepo gang.
TLLF retweeted producers video so why not let them handle instead jumping in bringing good ol 3 national award, nepotism, silly ex.— Do dhari talvar (@nilukman) April 20, 2019
Mental Hai Kya was under the scanner recently when the Indian Psychiatry Society objected to its title and demanded a change. However, the makers issued a statement stating that Mental Hai Kya will encourage people to embrace their individuality and distinctiveness. The film also stars Rajkummar Rao and Jimmy Sheirgill. It is directed by Prakash Kovelamudi and written by Kanika Dhillon. Produced by Ekta Kapoor the film is slated for a June 21 release.
(Source: Twitter)
