Masaba Gupta has got the internet talking with her latest appreciation post for Bipasha Basu. The designer praised the actor’s “athletic build” and openly celebrated her muscles, calling her the “last of the OGs.” While Masaba did not mention anyone by name, her comments have prompted netizens to draw comparisons with an old interview featuring Mrunal Thakur and her Kumkum Bhagya co-star Arjit Taneja. In the resurfaced clip, Mrunal had made remarks about women with muscular physiques while discussing Bipasha. Now, after Masaba’s post, social media users are connecting the dots and wondering if her praise for Bipasha was more than just appreciation.
What did Masaba Gupta say about Bipasha Basu?
Masaba Gupta recently took to social media to celebrate Bipasha Basu’s physique, and her words have caught the attention of netizens. Sharing a picture of the actor from a magazine cover, Masaba called Bipasha “the last of the OGs” and praised her for having an athletic, muscular build.
“You see, she is the last of the OGs. There won’t be another Bipasha because everything is a cookie cutter template today. Boring. Dull. Doesn’t inspire one bit of confidence,” Masaba wrote. She went on to specifically praise Bipasha’s physique, writing, “I love your athletic build. I love the muscle - and I want more thanks to the standard of fitness you set.” She added, “Too bad if someone doesn’t see that as feminine.”
Masaba also welcomed Bipasha back to the spotlight, calling her a “breath of fresh air” and praising the work of celebrity drape artist Dolly Jain.
Why are netizens bringing up Mrunal Thakur?
Masaba’s post might have been a straightforward appreciation of Bipasha Basu, but some netizens quickly connected it to an old interview involving Mrunal Thakur.
In the resurfaced clip from Mrunal’s television days, the actor was seen chatting with her Kumkum Bhagya co-star Arjit Taneja. During the conversation, Mrunal asked Arjit whether he would marry a “manly girl with muscles.” When Arjit mentioned liking a toned physique similar to Bipasha Basu’s, Mrunal jokingly responded, “Go marry Bipasha then!” She then added, “Listen, I am far better than Bipasha, ok.”
Did Masaba Gupta take a dig at Mrunal Thakur?
The old comments have resurfaced online and attracted criticism, with some viewers accusing Mrunal of body-shaming and pointing to what they see as a contrast between those remarks and her later advocacy around body positivity.
Netizens think Masaba’s post was a dig
Against that backdrop, Masaba’s emphasis on Bipasha’s “muscle” and her comment about femininity have led some social media users to speculate that the post could be a subtle response to the old controversy.
One user directly wrote, “Ohh Masaba just shaded Mrunal Thakur”, while another commented, “lol mrunal doesn’t stand anywhere near bipasha.” Others appeared to interpret the post as a pointed response to the old remarks, with one fan account simply saying, “Mrunal can’t relate.” At the same time, many users focused solely on celebrating Bipasha, praising her as the “bombshell” and calling her the “OG.” One post summed up the sentiment: “Bipasha really said let me remind you who the blueprint was.”
Netizens react
While Masaba did not name or directly reference the old interview, netizens have been quick to connect the two incidents. Some interpreted her words as a pointed defence of Bipasha’s physique, particularly given the specific reference to muscularity and femininity.
Netizens reactions
The speculation, however, remains just that. Masaba has not publicly said that her post was aimed at Mrunal. For now, what is clear is that Masaba’s celebration of ’s strong and athletic physique has reignited conversations around beauty standards, femininity and the way women’s bodies are discussed in the public eye.
Meanwhile, Bipasha Basu is reportedly making her acting comeback after nearly six years with Hansal Mehta’s upcoming crime thriller web series Barabanki, based on the infamous Barabanki Narcotics Cartel. She has already begun filming in Mumbai.
