Kangana Ranaut had kicked off a row by declaring that India attained 'real freedom' in 2014, when the Narendra Modi-led government came to power, and describing the country's Independence in 1947 as 'bheek' or alms. There were demands that Kangana's Padma Shri award should be taken back. Defending herself, the actress said that she is ready to return her Padma Shri and apologise if someone can enlighten her about what 'war' took place in 1947. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/kangana-ranaut-offers-to-return-her-padma-shri-if-proven-wrong-about-freedom-remark-744902
