Bollywood actor Isha Koppikar has found herself at the center of a social media debate after she openly called herself a proud “andhbhakt.” The term, which is often used to describe someone who blindly follows a political party or leader, sparked strong reactions online. But Koppikar quickly made it clear that people were twisting her words. She said her devotion is not for any political party — it is for her country, India.
The actor posted a video on Instagram where she addressed the criticism head-on. She told everyone that if loving India and wanting to see it progress is considered “andhbhakti,” then she is proud to accept that label. She also asked people to stop asking what the country has done for them and instead think about what they can contribute to the nation.
Isha Koppikar Clarifies Her ‘Andhbhakt’ Statement
In her Instagram video, Isha Koppikar started by introducing herself and saying, “Yes, I am an andhbhakt.” She explained that if devotion means loving your country and wanting to see it grow, then she is proud to be a devotee — even a blind one.
But she made one thing very clear. Her blind devotion is not toward any political party. It is toward her country. She said, “Nation first. I can question the government and disagree with its policies. And still love my country wholeheartedly.”
Isha Koppikar also spoke about how she sees her relationship with India. She called the country her home, where she has built her career and earned her living. She said she is not ashamed to be proud of her country.
She added, “Wherever you may live, learn to love that place, respect that place, and contribute to it. Be proud of the home you choose. Because patriotism is not just saying, I love my country. It is doing something that improves your country.”
Actor Urges People to Change Their Thinking
Isha Koppikar did not stop at defending herself. She also gave a strong message to those who constantly complain about the country. She compared people to two types of children.
One type spends their whole life counting what their parents did not give them. The other type makes the most of what they have and builds a better life for themselves and their family. She said the difference is not just in circumstances but in thinking.
She asked, “Instead of asking what the country has given us all the time, why not start thinking about what we can contribute to the country?” She said India is changing and it is time for people to change their thinking too.
She ended her message by saying, “So, call me a bhakt, call me an andhbhakt, call me a nationalist. I am Indian, I love my India, I believe in my India. Not blindly, but proudly, passionately, and unapologetically.”
Kangana Ranaut Supports Isha Koppikar
Isha Koppikar received public support from actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut. Kangana shared Isha’s video on her Instagram Stories and wrote, “Wow!! Well explained.”
Kangana Ranaut also shared her own experiences to show that she relates to what Isha said. She recalled that in high school, she protested against a teacher who used to hit children on the head with a stick during assembly.
She also said she protested against the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and the brutality of the Nirbhaya case. Kangana wrote, “Never blamed parents for any limitation that may have come my way. Instead uplifted whole family to the same standard of life that I earned for myself.”
She added, “Identifies being a bhakt of almost anyone who I meet, I love my country I love my people. I simply love my life.”
Why Was Isha Koppikar Trolled?
The controversy started after Isha Koppikar was trolled for her remarks on Bollywood’s silence regarding student protests. Many fans asked her why she had not spoken about the NEET issue.
People on social media started calling her an “andhbhakt” as an insult. But instead of backing down, Isha decided to own the label and explain what it really means to her.
She made it clear that she is not a blind follower of any party or leader. Her love is for the country, and she believes in contributing to its progress.
What ‘Andhbhakt’ Really Means
The term “andhbhakt” is generally used to describe someone seen as a blind supporter of a political leader or party. It is often used as a criticism.
But Isha Koppikar turned the meaning around. She said if loving the country and wanting to see it progress is “andhbhakti,” then she is proud to be called that.
She also said in her Instagram caption, “If loving India is ‘andhbhakti,’ then I’ll proudly wear the label. Because I can question what feels wrong, appreciate what feels right, and still put my nation above everything.”
This was her way of telling people that they were twisting her words. She is not blindly supporting anyone. She is proudly supporting her country.
Isha Koppikar’s Political Background
Isha Koppikar joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019. This may be one reason why people quickly labeled her as an “andhbhakt.”
But in her video, she made it clear that her political affiliation does not define her patriotism. She said she can disagree with government policies and still love her country. This was an important clarification for those who were twisting her words to mean something else.
Previous Reactions from Isha Koppikar
This is not the first time Isha Koppikar has responded to criticism about her patriotic views. In July 2026, she had already addressed the backlash and trolling over her comments on democracy.
At that time, she had written, “If loving my country makes me a label, so be it. I’d rather be proud than apologetic.” She had also said, “Yes, I’m an Andh Bhakt. I’m a Bharat Bhakti.”
Her latest video was a continuation of that same message. She is not backing down from her stance. She is proud of her love for India, and she wants others to feel the same way.
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Social Media Reactions
While Kangana Ranaut publicly supported Isha Koppikar, social media users had mixed reactions. Some praised Isha for her patriotic message. Others continued to criticize her for using the term “andhbhakt.”
But Isha made it clear that she does not care about the labels people put on her. She said she is proud of who she is and what she believes in.
Her message was simple: love your country, contribute to it, and do not just complain about what it has not given you.
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