After Kangana Ranaut said that India got independence in 2014 after Narendra Modi-led government came to power and that the independence in 1947 was "bheekh", Vishal Dadlani has hit back at her.?
Taking to social media, the music composer who is vocal about his views on national issues reminded the Queen of Bollywood about Bhagat Singh.?
He shared a photo of himself wearing a t-shirt with Bhagat Singh's photo on it and the word, "zindabad".?
Along with that, he wrote, "Remind the lady who said our Independence was "bheekh".The man on my t-shirt is Shaheed Sardar Bhagat Singh, atheist, poet philosopher, Freedom Fighter, son of India, and son of a Farmer.He gave his life for our freedom, for India's Independence at age 23, and went to the gallows with a smile and a song on his lips.Remind her of him, of Sukhdev, of Rajguru, of Ashfaqullah, and all the many thousands of others who refused to bow, refused to beg.Remind her politely, but strongly, so she never again dares to forget."
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"Everything is very clearly mentioned in the same interview 1857 first collective fight for freedom... along with sacrifice of greats like Subhash Chandra Bose, Rani Laxmibai and Veer Savarkar ji. 1857 I know but which war took place in 1947 I am not aware, if someone can bring to my awareness I will give back my Padma Shri and apologise also... please help me with this," she wrote.
The actress made the controversial statement a day after being awarded the Padma Shri award.?