{
  "id": 1860503,
  "title": "Kangana Ranaut backs Isha Koppikar’s ‘andhbhakt’ label, says she identifies as a ‘bhakt’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/kangana-ranaut-backs-isha-koppikars-andhbhakt-label-says-she",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T04:10:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-isha-koppikar-andhbhakt-label-identifies-as-bhakt-10839500/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut expressed her support for Isha Koppikar, who identifies herself as an 'andhbhakt' or blind devotee. Kangana shared Isha's video on social media and said she has witnessed Isha's love for her country through her actions. Kangana gave examples of Isha's protests against violence and brutality, and defended her choice to identify as a bhakt for anyone she meets. She reminded that loving one's country isn't limited to one political party and emphasized the importance of contributing positively to one's nation. Kangana also shared her own story of protesting against injustice and never blaming others for her limitations, instead uplifting her family to achieve her own goals.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Kangana Ranaut supports Isha Koppikar's \"andhbhakt\" identity.",
    "Ranaut cites Isha's patriotism through protests and actions.",
    "She emphasizes loving one's country transcends political affiliations."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kangana Ranaut's endorsement of Isha Koppikar's self-label as 'andhbhakt' underscores her own nationalist stance and suggests that patriotism can manifest beyond party affiliations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}