Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut on Thursday criticized Zohran Mamdani, New York State Assemblyman and son of filmmaker Mira Nair, accusing him of holding an anti-Hindu stance.
Ranaut, who recently made her political debut with the BJP and has been vocal on social media, posted on X (formerly Twitter), indirectly referencing a past protest incident involving Mamdani. She also commented on his name and suggested that despite his political aspirations, he would not have her support.
His mother is Mira Nair, one of India’s best filmmakers, a Padma Shri awardee, and a beloved daughter born and raised in great Bharat but now based in New York. She married Mehmood Mamdani, of Gujarati origin and a celebrated author. Ranaut pointed out that their son, Zohran, “sounds more Pakistani than Indian,” questioning, “whatever happened to his Hindu identity or bloodline and now he is ready to wipe out Hinduism, wow!! It’s the same story everywhere.”
On a different note, Kangana added, “met Mira ji on a couple of occasions, congratulations to the parents.”
“Mira Nair’s son Zohran Mamdani may be hoping to be the mayor of New York one day, but he doesn’t have my vote (if that matters),” Ranaut wrote, adding that his alleged anti-Hindu views are “a concern for all proud Sanatanis.”
While Mamdani has not responded to her remarks, Ranaut’s tweet has stirred debate online, with users divided over her comments.
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and representative from Queens, has previously supported causes such as Palestinian rights and has participated in protest movements, which some critics have interpreted as controversial.
This isn’t the first time Kangana has taken a strong stand on issues related to religion, nationalism, or international figures, and her latest comments continue that pattern as she establishes her political presence.
