Kangana Ranaut and her verbal spat with a journalist at her upcoming flick Judgmentall Hai Kya song launch event, is currently the talk of the town. The video in which Kangana is seen getting into a heated argument with a journalist has taken the internet by storm. Kangana's behaviour has left journalists miffed and they demanded a written apology from the actress for her rude act. The Entertainment Journalists' Guild of India decided not just to boycott Kangana, but also demanded an apology from the film’s producers as well. Balaji Telefilms has issued an apology over Kangana Ranaut’s behaviour at the event citing 'express regret for this untoward incident'. Should Kangana Ranaut Apologise to the Media? Fans of the Actress Don't Think So as They Trend #WeStandWithKanganaRanaut on Twitter.

Ekta Kapoor who is producing Judgmentall Hai Kya under her production banner issued a statement that read, “To whomsoever it may concern: A lot is being reported about the debate that ensued between our film JudgeMentall Hai Kya's actor and journalist Justin Rao, at the film’s song launch event on July 7th, 2019. Unfortunately, the event took an unpleasant turn. While the people involved in it fairly held their own perspectives but because it happened at the event of our film, we, as the producers, would like to apologize and express regret for this untoward incident.”

The statement also mentioned, “We would like to maintain that our intention was not to disrespect or hurt anyone's sentiments. Our film JudgeMentall Hai Kya releases on July 26th and we urge the media to not let this one incident hamper the team effort that has gone behind making the film.” Kangana Ranaut Gets Banned by Media! Entertainment Journalists' Guild of India Take this Harsh Step After Her Recent Spat with a Reporter.

Take a look at the tweet shared by Ekta Kapoor:

The Entertainment Journalists' Guild of India had released a statement that read, “We, as a guild, have collectively decided to boycott Ms Ranaut and not give her any media coverage. Rest assured, we will not let this matter affect 'Judgementall Hai Kya' in any manner and will be supportive of your film and other cast members, barring Ms Ranaut”. The film also stars Rajkummar Rao in the lead role and it is slated to release on July 26.

 

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