NEW DELHI — Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut has generated fresh online attention after taking a direct dig at Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), over his spoken English skills during recent public appearances.
Ranaut reshared a social media video comparing clips of Dipke speaking to reporters with her own past public interactions, drawing attention to his visible hesitation on camera while contrasting their respective educational and professional backgrounds.
Highlights of the Exchange
The video posted on Ranaut’s Instagram featured a side-by-side comparison titled “12th pass Kangana Ranaut vs Boston University CJP Dipke English level: One is fire, the other needs a reboot.”
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Addressing Language Criticism: Reflecting on her early career when she faced public commentary regarding her accent, Ranaut recalled past industry instances, including remarks made on Koffee With Karan.
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On Overcoming Scrutiny: Reassessing those early experiences, Ranaut stated on Instagram: “Even at 24 after being openly bullied, humiliated and mocked I showed grace sophistication articulation and humility…” She added that outsiders in public life should not face public ridicule over language proficiency.
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Dipke’s Statement on Camera Discomfort: The commentary follows a recent Q&A session on social media where Dipke addressed user queries regarding his speech, explaining that he naturally becomes self-conscious when facing cameras.
Ongoing Political Friction Between Ranaut and CJP
This public critique is the latest in a series of exchanges between the politician and members of the Cockroach Janta Party:
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Exchange with CJP Representatives: In July, Ranaut publicly responded to CJP spokesperson Saurav Das after he claimed younger generations do not take her political commentary seriously. Ranaut countered by highlighting her 20-year career in public life and early industry accolades.
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CJP’s Governance Initiatives: Dipke recently made news after sending formal inquiries to state education ministers across India requesting administrative data regarding teacher vacancies, funding allocations, and government school infrastructure.
