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Paresh Rawal Regrets Dig at Anupama Chopra
16 Jul
Summary
- Veteran actor Paresh Rawal regrets his social media dig at critic Anupama Chopra.
- Rawal's 2025 comment questioned Chopra's 'relevance' regarding a film review.
- He believes criticism should be constructive, not dismissive of creative choices.
In a reflection on past online interactions, veteran actor Paresh Rawal admitted he regrets a social media comment made in 2025 directed at film critic Anupama Chopra. The exchange occurred after Chopra reviewed the highly successful Bollywood film 'Dhurandhar', criticizing its themes of hyper-masculinity and aggressive nationalism. Rawal's response questioned her relevance, sparking considerable debate within the industry.
Looking back, Rawal stated in a recent interview that while he maintains his disagreement with Chopra's critical assessment of 'Dhurandhar', his online reaction was "unwanted" and he "should not have done it." He emphasized that film reviews should be constructive, acknowledging the numerous factors influencing a film's creation and performance, which a reviewer might not fully grasp from simply watching the finished product.
Rawal also strongly condemned the abusive messages and threats that followed his earlier tweet, urging respect for Chopra as an educated and cultured individual. The film 'Dhurandhar', starring Ranveer Singh, was a major box office success in December 2025, with its sequel 'Dhurandhar 2' released in 2026 also achieving significant commercial success.
