📌 Key Points
- Zakir Khan joked about Bollywood’s reaction to the success of ‘Dhurandhar’ at the Screen Awards.
- Ameesha Patel criticized Zakir Khan for spreading negativity and praised the film industry’s recognition of ‘Dhurandhar’.
- Director Siddharth Anand defended the contribution of Juhu-Bandra filmmakers after Zakir Khan’s comments.
- ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is Bollywood’s first film to cross ₹ 1000 crore in India, receiving praise from several celebrities.
Ameesha Patel has responded to Zakir Khan’s jokes about Bollywood’s reaction to the blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar’. Patel defended the film industry and its support for director Aditya Dhar’s project, sparking a debate among film personalities.
Zakir Khan’s Jibe at Bollywood’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Reaction
Zakir Khan recently co-hosted the Screen Awards, where he took aim at the Hindi film industry. The stand-up comedian said that Bollywood is shaken and scared after the massive success of Dhurandhar , starring Ranveer Singh in the lead and directed by Aditya Dhar . This clip went viral on social media, and now actor Ameesha Patel has responded.
It all began when, during the awards show, Zakir said: “Kitne hi congratulatory post aap daal de, kitne hi story daalde, kitne hi interview mein aap bolde my favourite film, magar sach toh yeh hai ke Dhurandhar se sabki jali toh hai (You may drop congratulatory messages and stories and say in interviews that it’s your favourite film but the truth is everyone got jealous of Dhurandhar).”
Ameesha Patel Defends ‘Dhurandhar,’ Slams Negativity
He added, “Bomb film mein foote lyari mein par dhuan udaa hai Bandra se Juhu mein (There were bomb blasts in Lyari in the film, but there was smoke between Bandra and Juhu).”
Director Siddharth Anand, who has made films like Pathan and Fighter, also wrote on this statement and said on his X account, “Juhu – Bandra peeps have given all ATBB’s since the past 50 years. You have to be a real duffer to undermine their contribution.”
Siddharth Anand Joins the Fray: Defends Filmmakers
Dhurandhar 2 scripted history a few days ago by becoming the first Bollywood to cross the ₹ 1000 crore mark in India. The spy thriller is produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios. Apart from Ranveer, the film also stars R Madhavan , Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun.
After release, Ameesha had praised the film and said, “Eye opener. Industry Praising DHURANDHAR is wow and the brand deserves all the accolades (applause emoticons) industry needs to realise that ADITYA made a film and not a project, casted actors and not Instagrammars who trend at parties. Stop making projects and start making films.” Several other celebrities and stars have showed love to the film after release, including Alia Bhatt , Vicky Kaushal, and Karan Johar.
The controversy highlights the competitive nature of Bollywood and the varying opinions on the success and impact of ‘Dhurandhar.’ Ameesha Patel’s strong defense underscores the film’s industry recognition, despite the comedic jabs.
