After five years of courtroom disputes, actor-MP Kangana Ranaut and veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar have finally settled their defamation cases through mediation. Kangana shared the news on Instagram, posting a cheerful update along with a smiling picture.
A Peaceful Resolution
Kangana revealed that during mediation, Javed Akhtar was “kind and gracious” and even agreed to write songs for her upcoming directorial project. This unexpected turn of events suggests that the two may work together in the near future.
The Longstanding Feud
Their legal battle stemmed from a 2020 interview where Kangana alleged that Javed Akhtar had pressured her to apologize to Hrithik Roshan following their public spat in 2016. She claimed he warned her of dire consequences if she didn’t comply.
Javed Akhtar responded by filing a defamation case, asserting that her statements were false. He clarified in court that he had called Kangana for a specific discussion and did not coerce her in any way.
With this settlement, what once seemed like an irreparable rift has now turned into a potential creative collaboration, marking a surprising and amicable conclusion to their legal dispute.
