NEW DELHI — Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has sparked fresh online discourse after taking a sly dig at Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), criticizing his spoken English skills during public appearances.
Ranaut shared a video on her Instagram Stories comparing clips of Dipke speaking to the media with her own past interviews, contrasting their educational backgrounds and highlighting his visible discomfort on camera.
Highlights of the Exchange
The video reposted by Ranaut featured a side-by-side comparison titled “12th pass Kangana Ranaut vs Boston University CJP Dipke English level: One is fire, the other needs a reboot.”
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Past Experience with Linguistic Criticism: Ranaut noted her own history of being mocked for her accent early in her career, referencing a well-known incident on Koffee With Karan involving actor Sonam Kapoor.
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On Overcoming Scrutiny: Reassessing her past public interactions, Ranaut wrote on Instagram: “Even at 24 after being openly bullied, humiliated and mocked I showed grace sophistication articulation and humility…” She added that outsiders in the entertainment industry would no longer face public ridicule over language proficiency.
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Dipke’s Response to Camera Discomfort: The critique follows a recent Instagram Q&A where Dipke addressed user questions about his English fluency, acknowledging that he tends to get self-conscious when speaking in front of cameras.
Ongoing Friction Between Ranaut and CJP
This latest post marks a continuation of public disputes between the politician and representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party:
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Saurav Das Exchange: In July, Ranaut publicly responded to CJP spokesperson Saurav Das after he claimed younger generations do not take her political commentary seriously. Ranaut countered by highlighting her 20-year career in public life and early industry accolades compared to his age and student status.
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CJP’s Educational Advocacy: Dipke recently made news after writing to state education ministers across India to request detailed administrative data regarding government school infrastructure, funding allocations, and teacher vacancies.
