{
  "id": 1767422,
  "title": "'Protested Against 26/11 Violence, Nirbhaya Brutality...': Kangana Ranaut Backs Isha Koppikar's 'Andhbhakt' Remark",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/protested-against-26-11-violence-nirbhaya-brutality-kangana-ranaut",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:17:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/kangana-ranaut-recalls-protesting-in-high-school-against-a-teacher-who-used-to-hit-children-while-backing-isha-koppikars-andhbhakt-remark"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, a BJP MP, has expressed her support for actress Isha Koppikar's recent social media post. In her share of Isha's video, Kangana highlighted several instances from her own life where she had taken a stand against injustice and violence.\n\nIn high school, Kangana recounted how she protested against a teacher who habitually hit children on the head with a stick during assemblies. Similarly, she had spoken out against the 26/11 terrorist attacks and the Nirbhaya rape case, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to standing up for what she deemed right.\n\nWhen addressing the term \"bhakt,\" Kangana clarified her stance, stating that she loves her country, its people, and the life she's been granted. She does not attribute negative connotations to the term and instead embraces it for anyone she meets. Kangana concluded her post by reaffirming her love for her country, people, and life, urging others not to trivialize aging.",
  "summary": "Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has once again voiced her opinion on social media, this time backing actress Isha Koppikar's \"I am proud to be an andh bhakt\" remark. While resharing Isha's video, Kangana listed several instances from her own life, including standing up against a teacher who allegedly hit children and supporting her family by helping uplift their standard of living.…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}