'Puchiye Sunny Leone Se' - soft porn star comment not disrespectful : Kangana Ranaut

• Kangana Ranaut, set to contest in the Lok Sabha elections from Mandi on a BJP ticket, retracted her 'soft porn star' remark about Urmila Matondkar
• She defended the term, stating that it wasn't objectionable, citing India's unique respect for porn stars like Sunny Leone
• This backtrack follows criticism over her previous comments and comes after Congress leader Supriya Shrinate's derogatory post about Kangana

Actress Kangana Ranaut, who is set to contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Mandi on a BJP ticket, has retracted her previous comment labeling actress-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar as a 'soft porn star,' stating that it is not an objectionable term. This reversal follows Kangana's criticism of Congress leader Supriya Shrinate's remarks about her, prompting netizens to highlight Kangana's earlier remarks about Urmila.

Kangana emphasized that India treats porn stars with respect unlike any other country. "Is 'soft porn' or 'porn star' an objectionable term? No, it is not," she stated, citing actress Sunny Leone as an example of someone who has received respect despite her past involvement in the adult film industry. Kangana argued that while certain art forms may provide physical stimulation, intellectually stimulating ones are superior.

The actress defended her previous comment about Urmila, made in 2020, when Urmila questioned Kangana's political affiliations. Kangana asserted that her remark was in response to Urmila's political decisions rather than an attack on her character.

Netizens reminded Kangana of her own call for dignity for all women after Congress leader Supriya Shrinate posted a derogatory message about her candidacy. Kangana urged refraining from using sex workers' experiences as abuse or slurs, emphasizing the importance of dignity for every woman.