Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur has finally broken her silence on the persistent rumours about her personal life, particularly those linking her romantically to Tamil superstar Dhanush. In a refreshingly candid and humorous move, she took to her Instagram Stories to share her unique perspective, cheekily labelling the constant speculation as 'free PR'.
Laughter is the Best Medicine: Mrunal's Viral Instagram Reaction
On Sunday, Mrunal Thakur posted a playful video on her Instagram Stories that perfectly captured her attitude towards the gossip mill. The clip showed the actress laughing heartily while getting a relaxing hair oil treatment. She cleverly used the video to depict her real-time reaction to stumbling upon online rumours about herself.
Captioning the amusing video, she wrote, 'They talk we laugh' followed by laughing emojis. She drove her point home with a bold postscript: 'PS Rumors are free PR and I love free stuff!' This lighthearted post marks her first direct, albeit indirect, addressal of the whispers that have been following her for weeks.
Decoding the Rumours: The Dhanush Connection and More
While Mrunal did not specify any particular rumour, her reaction is widely seen as a response to the growing chatter about her alleged bond with actor-singer Dhanush. The speculation ignited after Dhanush attended her star-studded birthday bash on August 1. Fuel was added to the fire when a video from the premiere of 'Son of Sardaar 2' went viral, showing the two sharing a warm hug, sending fans and netizens into a frenzy.
Despite both celebrities maintaining a tight-lipped stance and refusing to address the rumours officially, eagle-eyed fans have been meticulously tracking their online interactions. A recent instance saw Dhanush share a series of photos from Varanasi with filmmaker Aanand L Rai, reflecting on their cinematic journey. Mrunal promptly commented with high praise, writing, '@dhanushkraja Sir… what a beautiful journey! BLOCKBUSTER!! CULT!!! LEGACY!!'
Interestingly, the rumours with Dhanush aren't the only ones Mrunal has faced. Just a few days prior, a separate piece of gossip surfaced online claiming that the actress has been dating cricketer Shreyas Iyer for several months, suggesting they were keeping their relationship under wraps.
Work Front: Moving Beyond the Gossip
Amidst all the personal speculation, Mrunal Thakur remains firmly focused on her professional commitments. She is currently busy with the shooting of her upcoming film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. The film features a stellar cast including Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde in lead roles, supported by actors like Kubbra Sait, Maniesh Paul, Chunky Panday, and Vijay Raaz.
By choosing humour over a stern denial or a detailed clarification, Mrunal Thakur has cleverly controlled the narrative. Her 'free PR' remark highlights a modern celebrity's approach to navigating unwanted attention, turning potential negativity into a moment of relatable and viral engagement with her audience.
