The origins of the 2016 Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut dispute
The public fallout between Hrithik Roshan and Kangana Ranaut began in 2016 after Kangana mentioned a "silly ex" in an interview. Many interpreted this comment as being directed at Hrithik. In response, Hrithik issued a legal notice demanding that she retract her statement and offer an apology. Kangana declined to do so and filed a counter-notice. During the conflict, various emails purportedly sent between the two were also made public.