Sep 28, 2024 12:09 PM IST In Animal, Ranbir kapoor was seen as Ranvijay Singh Balbir. The film was criticised for glorifying toxic masculinity and misogyny. Mrunal Thakur has defended Ranbir Kapoor, who portrayed an aggressive and ruthless character in the 2023 film Animal, helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Speaking with the media at the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) Utsavam 2024 in Abu Dhabi, Mrunal Thakur reminded everyone that the same Ranbir also played the role of Barfi in the 2012 film. (Also Read | Triptii Dimri reacts to Animal criticism, calls her character Zoya both ‘brave and innocent at the same time’) Mrunal Thakur spoke about Ranbir Kapoor and Animal. What Mrunal said about Ranbir’s character in Animal Mrunal said, “Let’s not forget that Ranbir is also the actor who played Barfi. Why can’t we celebrate the diversity in his films and the fact that he can play both Barfi and Animal so well.” About Barfi Barfi is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Anurag Basu. The film stars Ranbir, …