“Pleasantly Surprised”: Saurav Das Turns Kangana Ranaut’s Jibe Into a Punchline

Political sparring usually gets heated. This one got funny. When BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut publicly called activist Saurav Das "useless" and "unemployed," his comeback wasn't anger — it…

By Reetam Bodhak

July 30, 2026

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Political sparring usually gets heated. This one got funny. When BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut publicly called activist Saurav Das “useless” and “unemployed,” his comeback wasn’t anger — it was a joke about looking like a young Hrithik Roshan.

How the Exchange Started

The row began after Kangana Ranaut posted a series of Instagram Stories criticizing Gen Z protestors and specifically targeting Saurav Das, spokesperson for the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), calling him “totally useless and unemployed.” Das, in turn, questioned why anyone should take her seriously, pointing out that even members of her own party reportedly don’t always heed her remarks.

Saurav Das’s Response, In His Own Words

Speaking to the press, Das said friends had been messaging him after Kangana’s comments, confused about why she’d singled him out. One friend offered an unexpected theory: that Das might resemble a young Hrithik Roshan. Das called himself “pleasantly surprised” by the comparison — a lighthearted twist, given Kangana’s long-publicized past dispute with the actor.

Das also urged more restraint in public discourse, saying leaders should “speak with maryada” (dignity) rather than resorting to personal jabs, especially when addressing younger generations.

Kangana Ranaut’s Key Points From the Spat

Detail	What Happened
Kangana’s remark	Called Das “useless and unemployed”
Trigger	Her comments on Gen Z protestors
Das’s reply	Questioned her credibility, citing her own party
The viral line	Friends said he looks like “young Hrithik Roshan”
Das’s stance	Open to a direct conversation with Kangana
Tone	Light and non-confrontational despite the row

Why It’s Getting Attention

Kangana Ranaut, both an established Bollywood actor and sitting Member of Parliament, has a history of blunt public statements, including a widely covered past dispute with actor Hrithik Roshan. That backstory is exactly what gave Das’s joke its bite — turning a personal insult into a moment that’s since spread across social media.

Das maintained he holds no personal ill will toward Kangana or her party, and said he’d welcome a direct call from her to resolve things through dialogue rather than public sparring.

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Bottom Line

What could’ve escalated into a bitter public feud instead became a masterclass in deflecting criticism with humor — and it’s Das’s punchline, not Kangana’s jibe, that’s dominating headlines now.