Incident Overview

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a CISF personnel, Kulwinder Kaur, at Chandigarh airport on Thursday. The incident quickly garnered attention, with Kangana later assuring her safety in a public statement. Music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani has now reacted to the event, expressing his support for the CISF constable via Instagram Stories.

Vishal Dadlani’s Reaction

Vishal Dadlani shared a video report of the incident on his Instagram Stories, stating his understanding of Kaur’s actions, despite not condoning violence. He wrote, “I do not ever support violence, but I absolutely understand the need of this @official_cisf personnel’s anger. If any action is taken against her by the CISF, I will ensure that she has a job waiting for her should she choose to accept it. Jai Hind. Jai Jawaan. Jai Kisaan.”

Kulwinder Kaur was identified as the CISF constable involved in the incident. She was detained immediately after the altercation and later suspended following a complaint filed by Ranaut with CISF officials upon her arrival at the Indira Gandhi airport.

Additional Comments from Vishal Dadlani

Following Kaur’s suspension, Vishal Dadlani posted further Instagram Stories, expressing empathy towards Kaur and criticizing the reaction to her suspension. He wrote, “Those on Dungana’s side, if she had said your Mother is ‘available in 100 Rupees’ what would you do?” He also added, “Again if Ms. Kaur is removed from duty someone get her in touch with me and I will ensure she is gainfully employed.”

Kangana Ranaut’s Response

Kangana questioned the film industry’s silence regarding the slap incident on her Instagram Stories. She warned about the potential repercussions of celebrating such attacks, implying that it could happen to anyone. “All eyes on Rafah Gang this can happen to you or your children as well… When you celebrate a terror attack on someone be ready for the day it comes back to you as well,” she wrote.

Kangana Ranaut recently won the Lok Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, defeating Congress heavyweight Vikramaditya Singh by a margin of over 74,000 votes. The slap incident and subsequent reactions highlight the intersection of her acting career and her new role in politics.