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Kangana Ranaut declares herself ‘Gen Alpha’ after labeling Gen Z ‘gutter generation’
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 05:39 PM
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Actress Kangana Ranaut said she now identifies with Generation Alpha after controversially calling Gen Z the ‘gutter generation’, explaining her stance in a recent interview.
Kangana Ranaut, the outspoken Bollywood star, told Hindustan Times that she now sees herself as part of Generation Alpha after describing Generation Z as a “gutter generation”. The comment was made during a televised interview where she was asked about the cultural shift among young Indians.
Ranaut argued that many members of Gen Z display attitudes she considers reckless and overly dependent on social media, which she believes erodes traditional values. She said these traits have led her to label the cohort as a “gutter generation”.
She added that the younger Generation Alpha, born after 2010, appears more focused on technology‑driven learning and exhibits a different set of aspirations, which she feels aligns better with her own outlook.
The actress’s remarks quickly ignited discussion on social platforms, with users debating the generational divide and the appropriateness of such labels. While some praised her candor, others criticized the remarks as dismissive of an entire age group.
Ranaut concluded by emphasizing that generational identities are fluid, but she personally resonates more with the emerging Alpha cohort, which she believes will shape India’s future in a distinct way.
Ranaut argued that many members of Gen Z display attitudes she considers reckless and overly dependent on social media, which she believes erodes traditional values. She said these traits have led her to label the cohort as a “gutter generation”.
She added that the younger Generation Alpha, born after 2010, appears more focused on technology‑driven learning and exhibits a different set of aspirations, which she feels aligns better with her own outlook.
The actress’s remarks quickly ignited discussion on social platforms, with users debating the generational divide and the appropriateness of such labels. While some praised her candor, others criticized the remarks as dismissive of an entire age group.
Ranaut concluded by emphasizing that generational identities are fluid, but she personally resonates more with the emerging Alpha cohort, which she believes will shape India’s future in a distinct way.