📌 Key Points
- Kangana Ranaut faced witch hunt allegations after Adhyayan Suman’s claims of ‘black magic’.
- Adhyayan Suman accused Kangana of physical, emotional abuse, and practicing black magic in 2015.
- Kangana was around 26-27 years old when she faced these accusations and industry backlash.
- She drew strength from her career success, notably the film ‘Queen’, during this difficult time.
Kangana Ranaut recently recounted a period of intense scrutiny following allegations by ex-boyfriend Adhyayan Suman. Accusations of ‘black magic’ led to her being branded a witch by some in the industry. She reflects on how she navigated the storm.
Adhyayan Suman’s Allegations Against Kangana
It is not often that actors have to defend themselves against allegations of witchcraft. But that is what Kangana Ranaut had to do a decade ago after her ex, Adhyayan Suman , filed a case against her, accusing her of physical and emotional abuse, as well as practising ‘black magic’. In a recent podcast, Kangana opened up about the time and how many in the industry branded her a witch after the case.
Kangana’s Reaction to ‘Witch Hunt’ Label
Adhyayan and Kangana dated around 2008-09, when they worked together on Raaz 2. But the case was filed later, in 2015. Recalling the time, Kangana said, “There was evident and very apparent witch-hunting happening at that time, and I was hardly 26 or 27 years old. So when this is how they’re going to treat me, why should I make them look good…I have no reason to make them look good.” The actor said she ‘was just doing the best I could do’ to weather that storm.
Finding Strength in Career Success
She added that during that difficult phase, she derived strength from her career achievements, particularly the box-office and critical success of her film, Queen . The 2014 comedy-drama, directed by Vikas Bahl and produced by Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, and Madhu Mantena, is one of the rare Hindi films fronted by a woman to gross over ₹ 100 crore net domestically.
Kangana’s experience highlights the challenges faced by women in the film industry. Her resilience in the face of such allegations and her continued success serve as an inspiration. She weathered the storm, emerging stronger.
