Actor Sonu Sood has weighed in on the controversy surrounding BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut's remarks about Gen Z protesters, saying young people deserve respect because they are the ones who shape the success of public figures. His response came after Kangana's social media posts describing Gen Z protesters as "Generation Gutter" sparked widespread criticism online.Speaking to reporters during a media interaction, Sonu said he had not heard Kangana's comments initially. But when asked about the issue, he spoke about the importance of public support and why those in the public eye should choose their words carefully.Sonu Sood says young people are behind an actor's successAs per IANS, when asked about Kangana's remarks, Sonu said the younger generation plays a major role in helping actors reach where they are today. "I haven't heard her statement. But I feel that these young people are the ones who make actors, and they are the ones who help you reach this position."He further added, "As long as they stand by you, you will continue to thrive. If they are not with you, it becomes difficult. That's why everyone should be taken along."Sonu said the same idea applies beyond the film industry and that every profession depends on people."Whatever your profession may be, whether you are an actor, a doctor, or anything else, your existence in this world has meaning only as long as people are connected with you."'It is very shameful,' says Sonu after learning about the remarkA reporter then informed Sonu that Kangana had referred to Gen Z as "Generation Gutter." Responding to that, the actor did not hold back. "If she has said that, then I think it is very shameful. It should not have been said."He also urged public figures to think before making statements, saying, "There is a saying, 'Tol mol ke bol' (weigh your words before speaking). It is very important to think carefully before you speak because the public is another form of God."— ians_india (@ians_india) What Kangana Ranaut said about Gen Z protestersThe controversy began after Kangana Ranaut shared a series of posts reacting to videos of protests held at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and other places. Criticising the protesters' language and behaviour, she wrote:"Never in my life have I seen so much ugliness in one place. These reels from Gen Z protests are puke-inducing. The way they speak and the kind of language they are using... never in my life have I seen everything in each and every frame so jarring and so crass all at once."She also accused the protesters of misusing the freedom they enjoy and alleged that they openly glorify drugs and alcohol while depending on their parents financially.In another post, Kangana wrote, "I call them Generation Gutter. Some of them have nothing to offer to the system. They are not good at studies. They are so ugly and corrupt that they can't even be homemakers."Her comments quickly drew criticism from several social media users, with many questioning the language used to describe an entire generation.