Masaba, the actor-designer, praises Bipasha Basu’s “athletic” or “muscles,” which leads to online speculation that the comments may be a response to earlier remarks involving Mrunal Thakur. The discussion centers on wording from separate interviews and social media reactions rather than a new dispute reported by the outlets.
According to the coverage, the background traces to a 2012 interview in which Mrunal joked that she was “better” than a “muscular” Bipasha Basu. After Masaba’s praise circulates, several internet users interpret it as a counterpoint or “reply” to Mrunal’s earlier comment. India Today and NDTV both report the same broad framing: Masaba’s remarks about Bipasha’s physique spark suspicion of a dig at Mrunal, driven by the earlier “better than muscular” reference.
While the outlets document the online interpretation, they do not present additional statements from the individuals involved that confirm intent. The reporting focuses on how prior remarks resurface and are re-read in light of newer praise.
