Commenting on the ongoing hijab controversy in Karnataka, Kangana Ranaut has said, "If you want to show courage, show it by not wearing burqa in Afghanistan. Learn to break free, not cage yourself."

Taking to her Instagram on Thursday night, Kangana shared her reaction to the controversy that erupted after the Karnataka government on February 5 issued an order mandating a dress code in all schools and colleges, with a ban on clothes that "disturb equality, integrity and public law and order".
Students from Government Girls PU college in the Udupi district were allegedly denied entry for wearing Hijab, a head covering worn by Muslim women.