On Saturday, actor and politician Kangana Ranaut took to Instagram to express her discontent with the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024. The actor criticized the event for what she described as a “blasphemous rendition of The Last Supper,” and shared several pictures and videos from the event on her Instagram Stories. Her main concern focused on the inclusion of a child in what she deemed a hyper-sexualized and inappropriate performance.
Using her social media platform, Kangana shared a video from the ceremony and voiced her strong opinions. “The Paris Olympics is under fire for including a *child* in their hyper-sexualized, blasphemous rendition of The Last Supper. An apparent child could be seen joining the drag queens during the performance. They also showed a naked man painted blue as Jesus and mocked Christianity. Leftists totally hijacked Olympics 2024. Shame,” she wrote.
Adding to her critique, Kangana posted a photo of a man covered in blue paint and captioned it with, “Naked body painted Christ at the Olympics opening in Paris (person facepalming emoji).” She further shared another image, commenting, “This is how France welcomed the world for 2024 Olympics …. And what is the message of such acts?? Welcome to the world of Satan?? Is this what they want to show??”
In another Instagram post, Kangana expressed confusion and disapproval over the incorporation of sexuality into the Olympics. She captioned a collage of the performances, “At the Olympics opening everything was about being homosexual, I am not against homosexuality but this is beyond me how Olympics is related to any sexuality?? Why games, sports participation of all nations to claim human excellence being taken over by sex?? Why can’t sex stay in our bedrooms?? Why it has to be a national identity? This is bizarre!!”
Kangana Ranaut’s social media outburst did not end there. In addition to her concerns about the Paris Olympics, she also used her platform to show support for American politician Kamala Harris.
. Recently, Kangana praised Harris for receiving an endorsement from President Joe Biden for the upcoming presidential race. Despite not supporting the Democratic Party, Kangana applauded Harris’s commendable career and condemned the misogynistic attacks against her.
Reflecting on the situation, Kangana highlighted a derogatory meme circulating on social media showing Kamala Harris with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. The meme referred to Harris as a ‘high-end call girl’ from the 1990s. In her Instagram story, Kangana conveyed her disappointment over these sexist memes targeting Harris, who has served as California’s Attorney General and as a U.S. Senator.
“Since Biden has endorsed Harris for POTUS, social media is full of such memes… I don’t support Democrats but it’s amusing even in America, an elderly woman politician who has been Attorney General of California has to face sexism to this extent,” Kangana wrote.
Furthermore, Kangana openly criticized American society, stating, “Honestly, these Americans think they are modern and all but they are so regressive, worse than Indians to be honest. Shame.” Her remarks encapsulated her frustration over the perceived double standards in both American and Indian societies when it comes to women’s treatment in politics.
This outburst highlights Kangana Ranaut’s willingness to address controversial issues head-on, regardless of the backlash. Whether speaking out against the Paris Olympics or showing support for Kamala Harris amidst her presidential campaign, Kangana’s social media presence continually stirs public conversation.
Her criticisms of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony have added to a growing list of public figures and citizens expressing dismay over the event’s content. With her vast following, Kangana’s posts have sparked discussions on the appropriateness of the performances and the broader implications of including such controversial elements in globally-viewed events.
As the Paris Olympics approaches, it remains to be seen how the organizing committee and other stakeholders will respond to these concerns. In the meantime, Kangana Ranaut’s outspoken nature ensures that these conversations will continue to gain traction, both online and offline.
