Bipasha Basu has long been admired for not just her beauty but her powerful screen presence, fitness and confidence. She has been a major figure in Bollywood since the early 2000s, inspiring many young actors and fans with her roles and her outspoken nature. Loved for her elegance and strength, she remains an unforgettable name in Indian cinema.
This is why any statement involving her still draws strong emotional reactions from admirers, as seen in a recent incident blending the past and the present.
The discussion began when an old comment made by actress Mrunal Thakur resurfaced online. In a playful interview clip from her early television days, Mrunal jokingly claimed that she was better than Bipasha.
Recently, Bipasha Basu shared a nostalgic video on Instagram that featured her with football legend Cristiano Ronaldo. The clip was from 2007, when they met in Lisbon at the ceremony for the New Seven Wonders of the World. Bipasha appeared in a glamorous pink traditional outfit while Ronaldo wore a black suit and the two presented on stage together. The moment delighted fans back then and the video has once again captured attention.
On social media, people praised Bipasha’s charm and elegance shown in the video. Comments described her as iconic and unmatched, while some fans jokingly recalled that she almost became connected with Ronaldo in the public imagination. After the ceremony, Bipasha and Ronaldo attended a party where they were photographed laughing and talking. One photo, where Ronaldo was seen kissing her on the cheek, caused controversy at the time, with many accusing Bipasha of being unfaithful to her then boyfriend John Abraham. Neither she nor Ronaldo responded to the criticism then.
Today, both stars are settled and happy in their personal lives. Bipasha married actor Karan Singh Grover in 2016 and the couple welcomed a baby girl in 2022. Ronaldo, meanwhile, is engaged to Georgina Rodriguez and together they are raising a large family.
The resurfacing of Mrunal Thakur’s comment led to fresh debate. In the old interview, when teased about strong women, Mrunal told her co-star he could marry someone like Bipasha but insisted she was superior to the older actress.
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Bipasha Basu did not directly reply to this but she posted on her Instagram story encouraging women to build strong bodies for both physical and mental health. While she named no one, many readers felt this was a graceful and indirect response to the comparison.
In blending a treasured memory with the casual remark of a younger actress, Bipasha Basu has once again shown why she remains relevant. The viral clip, fan reactions and her composed response together prove that her legacy continues to shine brightly even today.
