Uorfi Javed defended Mrunal Thakur recently, as Thakur’s previous comments regarding Bipasha Basu came back to haunt her on social media. The video, resurfacing, has given birth to discussions about body positivity, growth and responsibility of celebrities. The debate is still heated but it finally comes to an end with lessons.
The Viral Video That Sparked Controversy
An video resurfaced on the Internet from Mrunal Thakur’s Kumkum Bhagya days, when she jokingly had conversation with co-star Arjit Taneja. Thakur, then 19, referred in that video about Bipasha Basu as “manly with muscles” and claimed, “I am far better than Bipasha.”
Comment which was touted as body-shaming was strongly criticised on the Internet Netizens have trolled Thakur, questioning her before that body-shamed by Bipasha using a cryptic post advocating one’s strength and empowerment, urging women to “lift each other up”. The outrage continued as social media personality Orry slammed Thakur, calling her comments tasteless.
Uorfi Javed’s Dynamic Hits
Uorfi Javed is never one to mince her words and she immediately turned her fire on Thakur through Instagram Stories. She shared the said controversial video that came along with the caption, “When we’re young, we don’t know anything better. We learn and grow each day. We have all said things in the past that we don’t agree with anymore. Because we evolve, we change.“
Uorfi Javed backs Mrunal Thakur amid backlash over a resurfaced old clip on Bipasha Basu. Mrunal apologised, calling it teenage “playful banter,” while Bipasha urged women to “lift each other up.” Influencer Orry also weighed in. 💬 #UorfiJaved #MrunalThakur #BipashaBasu pic.twitter.com/tfcvWDbJ00
— Film window (@Filmwindow1) August 15, 2025
Javed even recounted herself with some past mistakes to this end, all the while emphasizing personal growth as well as evolving morals. Her support echoed Hina Khan’s, with that actress praising Thakur for owning up to her mistake, “Wisdom comes with time.” This kind of candidness would resonate with fans in recasting a whole new narrative around forgiveness and maturity.
Mrunal’s Apology and the Bigger Picture
Mrunal Thakur posted an emotional and heartfelt apology, admitting to the “stupid” comments made during her teenage years. “Never to body-shame anyone in intentions of mine,” she wrote further regretting her words and citing a changed viewpoint regarding beauty.
Mrunal apologizes on her body shaming remark from 11-12 years ago. That should end this issue unless it’s petty people. pic.twitter.com/1wV13sPHQp
— Abhijit Kulkarni (@abhijitmk) August 14, 2025
The incident shows that celebrities are always accounted for their past deeds and thus the need for accountability. The trolls may continue to backlash Thakur but the support by Javed and Khan develops into a higher call for empathy against cancel culture. As Bipasha’s empowering response continues to gain traction, the discussion sparked by that controversy goes beyond growth and amends to celebrating beauty in all its different forms.
Also Read: Mrunal Thakur Finallly Responds To Bipasha Basu’s Body Shaming Backlash, ‘It Was A Playful Banter’
