Actor Ameesha Patel has taken to social media to express her strong views on what it truly means to be a superstar in the film industry. In a series of tweets on May 8, 2026, Patel called out actresses who, according to her, claim the title of 'star' without having achieved significant box office success.
Patel's Definition of a Superstar
Patel wrote, 'Call urself a superstar only if u have achieved any sort of work that creates history and havoc at the box office. Until then, stop playing PR games to call urself a superstar? Sorry, but that's the harsh reality.' She emphasized that mere presence on sets or doing two average films a year does not make one a star.
Criticism of PR Machinery
The actor further stated, 'A star becomes a global superstar only when he or she delivers a huge hit all over the world. It's always a good feeling for any actor to be a part of any project anywhere in the world, but u only become a superstar once u have delivered those big hits. Stop PR machinery.'
Patel's Own Achievements
Highlighting her own career, Patel mentioned, 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Gadar 1 or Gadar 2... Ek nahin par 3 biggest solo blockbusters as a heroine with highest footfalls in all 3 films I've given and till date they are the biggest hits of my co-stars as well. But my fake PR machinery is weak unlike other actresses.'
Patel's comments have sparked a debate on social media, with many supporting her stance while others argue that being a star involves more than just box office numbers.
