{
  "id": 2309518,
  "title": "‘Come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset’: Kangana tells Sharmila Tagore amid Vande Mataram row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/come-out-of-hindu-muslim-mindset-kangana-tells-sharmila-tagore-amid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T05:22:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kangana-ranaut-on-sharmila-tagore-vande-mataram-come-out-of-hindu-muslim-mindset-10842788/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding Vande Mataram, actress Kangana Ranaut has responded to Sharmila Tagore's remarks. In an Instagram Stories post, Kangana expressed shock at Sharmila's suggestion to limit the national song to the first two paragraphs. The actress urged Sharmila to \"come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset,\" emphasizing the spirit of freedom struggle embodied in the anthem. Kangana argued that the song represents the \"unleashed ferocious spirit of volatile Shakti within,\" rather than being confined to religious practices. She also highlighted the poet's intent to evoke a sense of power and strength through metaphors, urging Sharmila to expand her perspective beyond religious boundaries.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Kangana Ranaut responds to Sharmila Tagore's Vande Mataram remarks.",
    "Urges Sharmila to come out of Hindu-Muslim mindset.",
    "Highlights national song's spirit of freedom struggle and power."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Kangana Ranaut's response to Sharmila Tagore shifts the debate on Vande Mataram from a potentially divisive issue to a broader discussion on national identity and spiritual symbolism.",
  "illustration": null,
  "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."
}