Comedian Zakir Khan recently took a dig at the Bollywood industry during an awards ceremony, sparking controversy with his remarks about the film 'Dhurandhar 2'. He quipped, 'Bomb phoote Lyaare mein, dhuaan uttha Bandra se Juhu mein,' implying jealousy within the industry. The comment drew sharp reactions from director Siddharth Anand, actress Ameesha Patel, and others.
Ameesha Patel's Social Media Response
Ameesha Patel took to social media, sharing a photo of Zakir from the event and writing, 'DUDE, Stop spreading NEGATIVITY! The film industry has valued and respected DHURANDHAR! Superstars like SRK, SALMAN, SUNNY, HRITHIK, AJAY, etc., have given not just one but 25-plus mega hits and will continue to do so. CHILL, GADAR bahut saalon se sabne already machai hai, aur aage bhi machaayenge.'
Elaboration in a Recent Interview
In a subsequent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Ameesha elaborated on her stance. She criticized comedians who make jokes about public figures and achievers, stating, 'It's easy to stand on a platform and make fun of achievers. First, achieve something. He made a statement that the industry is jealous. Did someone call him and say that they are jealous or insecure?'
She further added, 'Infact, because of 'Dhurandhar', people are learning and trying to make their films better. I want to know who are those ten people who called him and told him they are feeling jealous.' Ameesha emphasized that the film's success has inspired others to improve, not feel envious.
Stand-Up Comedians and Public Figures
The 'Gadar' actress expressed her disapproval of stand-up comedians who target public figures, saying, 'I don't watch stand-up of Indian comedians because they rip people off. If you build your career based on making money by putting others down, it's not right. I have never spoken badly about actors or so-called rivals. That's my policy. There's so much in the world to talk about. Mock yourself, don't mock others, especially when you are pulling down public figures who have achieved.'
Ameesha Patel's comments have reignited the debate on the role of comedy and criticism in the entertainment industry, as she urged comedians to focus on self-mockery rather than targeting achievers.
