Kangana Ranaut, Javed Akhtar End Defamation Case: express news
The mediation process has resulted in a mutually beneficial outcome, with Akhtar agreeing to collaborate with Ranaut on her next project. The agreement has also brought an end to the lengthy and highly publicized legal battle, allowing both parties to move forward in a positive direction.
Kangana Ranaut and Javed Akhtar have resolved their nearly 5-year-long defamation case through mediation, with Ranaut apologizing for her statement and agreeing not to make similar statements in the future. The case began in 2020 after Akhtar filed a complaint against Ranaut for allegedly making defamatory statements against him in a TV interview.
The legal battle started when Ranaut claimed that Akhtar had threatened and intimidated her during a meeting at his house, which Akhtar denied. The case saw multiple hearings and garnered significant media attention over the years. Ranaut had filed a cross-complaint against Akhtar, alleging criminal intimidation and insult to modesty.
The case took a new turn when Ranaut became a Member of Parliament in 2024, and it was transferred to a special magistrate court. However, both parties have now resolved the issue through mediation, with Ranaut apologizing for the inconvenience caused to Akhtar due to her statement. Akhtar has also agreed to write songs for Ranaut's next directorial project.
The resolution of the case marks an end to the long-standing legal battle between the two. Ranaut took to Instagram to announce the resolution, sharing a photo with Akhtar and praising him for being kind and gracious during the process. The apology and agreement not to make similar statements in the future have brought an end to the defamation case.
