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Ameesha Patel Slams Comedian Zakir Khan
26 Apr
Summary
- Ameesha Patel criticized Zakir Khan for calling Bollywood insecure.
- She stated comedians should achieve success before joking.
- Patel argued Dhurandhar 2 set a benchmark and inspired industry.
Actor Ameesha Patel has publicly addressed comedian Zakir Khan's recent comments, where he suggested Bollywood was "jealous" of the success of "Dhurandhar 2." Patel clarified that her criticism stems from a principle rather than personal animosity, stating that it is easy for comedians to joke about achievers but they should first achieve success themselves.
Patel firmly rejected the notion that the film industry felt insecure or threatened by "Dhurandhar 2." She questioned the basis of Khan's claims, highlighting that the film has instead been praised within the industry, with filmmakers like Ram Gopal Varma noting that it has set a new benchmark. Patel asserted that such successes encourage competition and inspire learning, pushing the industry to evolve and deliver better content.
The controversy originated from Khan's remark at an awards show, implying that despite public praise, the success of "Dhurandhar 2" had caused underlying jealousy in Bollywood. Patel had previously responded on social media, urging Khan to cease spreading negativity and emphasizing the industry's respect for the film.
