Kangana Ranaut continues to stir controversies one after the other on social media and as of now, she is raising eyebrows over her now-deleted tweet about the new web series Tandav.  

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The show, featuring Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, among others in pivotal roles, is at the centre of a controversy for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of certain sections. 

Replying to a tweet about how people have ‘stopped taking insults lying down’ and called on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting seek an explanation from the makers, Kangana took to Twitter on Monday and wrote, “Because even Lord Krishna forgave 99 mistakes of Sheshupala.... pehle Shanti phir Kranti (Silence must be followed by revolution).... time to take their heads off... Jai Shri Krishan…” 

However, she deleted the tweet shortly after.

© Kangana Ranaut tweet

Several users on Twitter criticised Kangana for what they perceived as instigation of violence towards the team of Tandav. 

However, some of her fans defended her. One such person shared a screenshot from Google which said that ‘take head off’ is an idiom which means ‘to scold or berate someone severely’. 

Meanwhile, Kangana retweeted the post and wrote, “Jo libru dar ke maare mummy ki god mein ro rahe hai, woh yeh padh lein. Maine tumhara sir kaatne ke liye nahi kaha, itna toh main bhi jaanti hoon ki insects ya worms ke liye pesticide chahiye hota hai (The liberals who are scared and crying to their mothers must read this. I did not ask for you to be beheaded. Even I know that insects and worms need pesticide).”

जो लिब्रु डर के मारे मम्मी की गोद में रो रहे हैं, वो ये पढ़ लें मैंने तुम्हारा सिर काटने केलिये नहीं कहा, इतना तो मैं भी जानती हूँ की इंसेक्ट्स या वर्म्ज़ केलिये पेस्टिसायड चाहिए होता है .... https://t.co/UM4Jh1AtAC

— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) January 18, 2021

Besides, on Monday, she also took a direct dig at Tandav director Ali Abbas Zafar by asking him blatantly, “Do you have the courage to make fun of Allah?” 

माफ़ी माँगने केलिये बचेगा कहाँ? ये तो सीधा गला काट देते हैं, जिहादी देश फ़तवा निकाल देते हैं लिब्रु मीडिया वर्चूअल लिंचिंग कर देती है, तुम्हें ना सिर्फ़ जान से मार दिया जाएगा बल्कि उस मौत को भी जस्टिफ़ाई किया जाएगा, बोलो @aliabbaszafar है हिम्मत अल्लाह का मज़ाक़ उड़ाने की ? https://t.co/NYASyuVS2i

— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) January 18, 2021

Not just that, the Queen actor also called out the makers of the show for promoting “Hindu phobic content”. 

She wrote, “The problem isn’t just the Hindu phobic content, it’s also creatively poor and deprived,atrocious and objectionable on every level hence deliberately placed controversial scenes. Put them in jail not just for criminal intentions but also for torturing the viewer #tandavwebseries” (sic)

The problem isn’t just the Hindu phobic content, it’s also creatively poor and deprived,atrocious and objectionable on every level hence deliberately placed controversial scenes. Put them in jail not just for criminal intentions but also for torturing the viewer #tandavwebseries https://t.co/bmeaPzgkA5

— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) January 18, 2021

Her tweets haven’t gone too well with several Twitter users who criticised her for spreading hate and instigating violence. Meanwhile, another section of people defended her opinion. 

Check out some of the mixed reactions on the micro-blogging site here:

These people have reduced the content quality of Hindi Cinema to a very large extent. The South Cinema industry is far ahead of Bully-wood. The worst is that they don't even understand that they are forcing Hindi cinema into a black hole.

— Kangster Apoorva (@KangsterA) January 18, 2021

You are absolutely right queen, they should be put into jail for giving wrong message by making these web series. My queen is my pride and always with you ♥

— Randeep (@Randeep1375) January 18, 2021

Problem is it's all mixed, they make fun, they kill us, they openly mock us and our beliefs, but go crazy when we respond.

— BhandIndia (@BhandIndia) January 18, 2021

On target, Loud and clear. Bang On. This lady have guts to speak. We are proud of you kangana. Thanks for taking the correct stand.
At least we have one lady who speak for us, going against the bollywood mafia.
We are always with you & always support you 🏻

— அம்ரித் சேத்ரி 🇮🇳 Amrit Chhetri (@King1Amrit) January 18, 2021

Over the years, this film industry has ingrained in our gullible minds hatred for Hindu worship, and ritualistic traditions. Now, time is up, and a precedent needs to be set. If you can’t understand public opinion and effect these web series, have on impressionable minds,(contd)

— MANJOT SINGH (@MANJOTS74594721) January 18, 2021

Wo sab choro didi ye btaoo tweet q delete kiya? Hindu sherni dar gyi ?? 🤣🤣🤣

— Aafiya 🧜🏻‍♀ (@Mermaid___tales) January 18, 2021

BEHEN TU MOVIE BANA NA. CHAPAR CHAPAR TOH KOI BHI KAR SAKTA HAI.

— dr.thodisiempathy (@thodisiempathy) January 18, 2021

Wht rubbish is Kangana upto!Send them to jail for making a series tht doesn’t agree with ur so called religious views.Well I am a hindu n found every content in #tandav the reality of India under Modi.She is now the new judge,jury n executioner of India.Someone stop her nonsense. https://t.co/PzH8Ycc2E8

— namita akhauri (@namitaakhauri) January 18, 2021  

Meanwhile, Ali Abbas Zafar issued an apology on behalf of the cast and crew of Tandav on Monday evening. 

“We have been closely monitoring viewer reactions to the web series Tandav and today during a discussion, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting have informed us regarding a large number of grievances and petitions received on various facets of the web series with serious concerns and apprehensions regarding its content hurting the sentiments of the people,” a statement shared on his Twitter account read. 

What are your thoughts on Kangana’s views?

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