Arunachal Pradesh CM backs Kangana Ranaut on Bollywood not speaking up when needed

Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi hit the screens on January 25 and is doing pretty good business at the box office. While the film has received mixed reviews, there's one thing that all critics agree on-- and that's Kangana shines through the film as Rani Laxmibai. The film has earned around Rs 88 crore approx and is edging towards Rs 90 crore soon.

While her film continues to do well, Kangana has been making headlines for the past few weeks with her bold and fiery statements. After engaging in battle of words with director Krish, she lashed out at Alia Bhatt and several other Bollywood actors for never supporting her during her film.

She also slammed Bollywood for not speaking up and not shouldering any responsibility. " You earn your money and go ahead in life and not bother about anything else. But that's not the right attitude. You are a part of this country. What is the point of your success and your position on the pedestal if you can't do things for the people of the country?"

She has received a thumbs up from Pema Khandu, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister. He tweeted her video and said, "Ms Kangana Ranaut Ji has rightly defined what it means being successful. Being successful means to shoulder social responsibilities, to take role as leader."

Ms Kangana Ranaut Ji has rightly defined what it means being successful. Being successful means to shoulder social responsibilities, to take role as leader. @KirenRijiju @ChownaMeinBJP @TapirGao @bamangfelix @MoheshChai @GamlinJarkar @AloLibang @NabamRebia @TamiyoTaga https://t.co/kCj4AMN0Db Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) February 10, 2019

Kangana had lashed out at Alia for not attending the screening of her film, or even backing her during the Manikarnika controversy.

"I reached out to Alia and asked her what makes her think Manikarnika is my personal controversy, it's a film whole nation is talking about and wondering why Bollywood is keeping quiet on such a relevant work. I asked her if I can be courteous and gracious to acknowledge her requests for encouraging relevant work that she does, why is she so scared to see my film," she told an entertainment website.

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