Marathi actor Vikram Gokhale backs Kangana Ranaut's 'bheek' remark, says THIS

Marathi actor Vikram Gokhale said that he was in agreement with Kangana Ranaut's controversial statement on the country's freedom movement.

Pune: Veteran Marathi actor Vikram Gokhale on Sunday supported Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut's controversial remarks wherein she had said that what India achieved in 1947 was "bheek" (alms) but the country got the real freedom only in 2014 when Narendra Modi became the prime minister.

Speaking at a function here in Maharashtra, Gokhale said what Ranaut had said was true.

"I agree with Ranaut's statement. We were given freedom. Many people were just mute spectators when freedom fighters were hanged (during the British raj). These mute spectators included many senior leaders. They didn't save the freedom fighters who were fighting against the British," said Gokhale, who is known for his roles in Marathi theatre, Bollywood and television.