Kangana Ranaut and Javed Akhtar's legal dispute, arising from Ranaut's allegations against Akhtar regarding threats during her public spat with Hrithik Roshan, has been resolved. Kangana shared their reconciliation on Instagram and revealed Akhtar will write songs for her next directorial venture. The case has been ongoing since 2020 and recently concluded through mediation.
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