Rangoli Chandel, Ekta Kapoor come out in Hina Khan's support after magazine editor mocks her Cannes 2019 appearance

DNA Web Team | Updated: May 17, 2019, 02:05 AM IST

Many television stars including Nakuul Mehta, Arjun Bijlani, Karanvir Bohra, Nia Sharma, Gauahar Khan slammed the magazine editor for insulting Hina Khan's achievements

Indian television superstar Hina Khan proved she is a diva like none other as she made her Cannes debut on Wednesday. The 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay' actor attended Brazilian film Bacurau's screening in a glittery Ziad Nakad gown and totally owned the red carpet.

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Twitter was not even done celebrating her big achievement, when the editor of a popular film magazine posted a nasty story on Instagram mocking Hina's Cannes appearance. “Cannes has suddenly become chandivali studios kya? (Has Cannes turned into Chandivali Studios?), he asked on Instagram. 

His remark understandably stirred a row as the entire television industry came out in Hina's support. TV heavyweights like Arjun Bijlani, Karanvir Bohra, Nia Sharma, Gauahar Khan, Nakuul Mehta, Ekta Kapoor openly slammed the editor for insulting Hina's achievements. Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel also extended support to Hina. 

Arjun Bijlani wrote an open letter to the magazine's editor in support of Hina. Several TV actors applauded him for his act and joined him in bashing the journalist. 

Former Bigg Boss contestant and 'Naagin' actor Karanvir Bohra also expressed his displeasure in a lengthy post.

Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel called him out for class-shaming Hina.

Here's what Nia Sharma had to say:

TV superstar and Hina's close-friend Nakuul Mehta also derided the editor.

Gauahar Khan left a strong-worded comment on Karanvir Bohra's post. 

TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor also extended support to her 'Kasautii' girl. She left a comment on Karanvir's post.

Like many others Ravi Dubey also felt that Hina represented the entire television industry on that red carpet.

Ridhi Dogra also came out in Hina's support.

Here's what Hina had to say about the whole controversy