BJP MP is an actor Controversy Ranaut has also targeted the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), this time answering the prophet of the garment Saurav Das after criticizing what he said about Gen Z critics.In her Instagram stories shared on Tuesday, Kangana questioned Das’s status as a student, compared her achievements to her achievements, and called her “useless” while defending her journey as an actor, filmmaker, producer and politician.The change comes days after the agitation led by the CJP over the alleged cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination after the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest, which continued for almost a month, was called off after the Center agreed to the group’s demands, including compensation to the affected families and withdrawal of the FIR against the protesters.
Kangana Ranaut poses as a student of Saurav Das
Sharing a picture of Saurav Das’ ANI interview on Instagram Stories, Kangana questioned the claims that she was a student at the age of 28 and compared her journey with her achievements.“Googled this guy and he’s 28 years old, how he says he’s a student I don’t know!! Yes I’m in politics for the last 2 years but I’ve been in public for the last 20 years,” he wrote.Talking about her work, Kangana added: “At her age I had two National Awards, yes as a new member of parliament I was overwhelmed with all the work because I am also a filmmaker + actress + producer + screen writer + entrepreneur.He added that someone like Das would never understand the challenges of success and demand.But someone like him who is jobless and unemployed cannot understand what it means to be in demand all the time at any age,” Kangana wrote.Addressing Das directly, he added, “Dear Saurav your stories are personal, you are not a student you have no job, let’s start with learning skills. It is a good place to start.”
Kangana Ranaut poses as a student of Saurav Das
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das responds to Kangana’s Gen Z comments
Kangana’s reaction came after Saurav Das criticized his criticism of Gen Z critics, including his description of the younger generation as “Generation Gutter”.Speaking to ANI, Das questioned whether Kangana’s views were taken seriously among the youth.“Kangana Ranaut ji ko unki party wale hi zyada nahi poochte hain, zyada seriously nahi lete hain unko, toh hum log bhi kyun seriously le?” he said.He also said that he does not believe that Gen Z, Gen Alpha or the younger generations take his ideas seriously.Das also referred to Kangana’s earlier comments on the challenges faced by MPs, saying that her comments show that she understands the responsibilities of the people.“When woh humein ‘unserious generation’ bol rahi hain, toh unki khud ki seriousness unhone khud expose kar di thi,” he said.He added that respectable people should maintain respect in their language.“Shabdon ka istemaal sahi hona chahiye, apni language sambhalni chahiye aur apne pad ki garima banaye rakhni chahiye,” said Das.Defending Gen Z, he added, “Aapse kahin zyada Gen Z ne is desh ke liye kiya hai aur kar rahe hain. Is desh ke democracy mein bharosa phir se jagane ka kaam Gen Z ne kiya hai, aapne nahi kiya hai.”
Kangana had earlier criticized the CJP’s protests
This is not the first time that Kangana has spoken against the CJP group. Earlier, the actor and politician questioned the tactics of the protesters and criticized the young people who participated in the campaign.Her statement sparked a backlash from CJP members, who defended the protestors and criticized Kangana’s comments on Gen Z.Kangana also contributed to the Centre’s response to the NEET-UG controversy after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. They have praised the reforms in education in the state and the establishment of a committee aimed at strengthening the examination system.