The queen of Bollywood, actress Kangana Ranaut, and renowned screenwriter Javed Akhtar have finally put a full stop to their long legal fight. This all started back in 2020, later on, which turned into multiple court hearings, public statements, and controversies. After years of legal battles, both parties have now decided to settle the matter outside court.
This legal fight was started by Javed Akhtar when he filed a defamation case against Kangana Ranaut. Akhtar accused Ranaut of making false statements about him in an interview. He added, in an interview while she talked about late actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. He stated that her remarks damaged his reputation, and he took legal action.
In response to Javed’s case, Kangana Ranaut filed a counter-case against him in which she accused him of threatening her and trying to force her to apologize to her co-actor. All this matter led to a long courtroom battle, where both parties made strong accusations against each other.
Over the past four years, they both attended several hearings with no result. Later on, this case became a big topic in Bollywood and one of the most talked-about legal battles. Ms. Ranaut and Mr Akhtar's lawyers often clashed in court. This case and its hearings were closely followed by the media with every update. The legal battle stretched with no final verdict.
Kangana, who is known for speaking her mind, is often seen sharing her thoughts on social media. Whereas Mr. Akhtar stayed firm in his legal approach. Despite several failed attempts of mediation, both have now agreed to settle the matter with mutual agreement.
Based on reports and their lawyers’ statements, both parties reached a mutual agreement outside of court. That led to the withdrawal of all legal cases. The Conditions of the settlement remain undisclosed. But sources suggest that both have chosen to move on peacefully.
This brings an end to one of Bollywood’s most talked-about legal disputes. Now, fans and industry insiders wonder if Kangana and Akhtar will ever work together in the future or if they will keep their distance.