📌 Key Points
- Rajpal Yadav defends Wamiqa Gabbi after she faced online criticism for ‘ignoring’ him during ‘Bhooth Bangla’ promotions.
- Videos circulating online showed Wamiqa’s perceived hesitation, leading to backlash, but Rajpal dismisses any issue.
- Rajpal emphasizes the comfortable bond among the cast, stating that interpretations can vary.
- Despite mixed reactions to the ‘Bhooth Bangla’ trailer, Rajpal remains positive about the film.
Rajpal Yadav has come to the defense of Wamiqa Gabbi after she was trolled for seemingly ‘ignoring’ him during ‘Bhooth Bangla’ promotional events. Viral videos sparked controversy, but Yadav dismissed the claims, emphasizing the camaraderie among the cast members.
Rajpal Yadav Reacts to Wamiqa Gabbi Controversy
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav is currently busy promoting his upcoming film Bhooth Bangla . Recently, a couple of videos from the promotions went viral, with some social media users claiming that Wamiqa Gabbi had ‘ignored’ him. The clips triggered backlash against Wamiqa. Now, Rajpal has reacted to the controversy.
He further added, “In a video with Akki (Akshay Kumar) paaji, there are three girls standing there and hum log jaise scene nahi banate? (and just like we set up a scene), you stand there, I’ll stand here, and the girls will stand in between. But if people find entertainment in that too, then there’s no problem. We’ve honestly laughed enough over Wamiqa, Akki paaji, and all of this.”
Viral Videos Spark Online Criticism
Rajpal also said that the cast shares such a comfortable bond with each other that there is no formality left between them. However, he admitted that someone watching from a distance may interpret things differently. He also stated that in his 25-year career, he has never felt ignored.
Another video from the promotions showed Mithila Palkar asking Wamiqa to stand beside Rajpal for a group photo, but Wamiqa appeared slightly hesitant at first. Later, when she finally stood next to him, Rajpal jokingly walked away. The moment soon turned humorous when Wamiqa followed him back, seemingly to stop him. Despite the light-hearted nature of the clip, Wamiqa was criticised online.
Cast’s Bond Defended Amidst Interpretations
The trailer of the film, which was released on 6 April, received mixed reactions. While some viewers were happy to see Akshay back in his trademark comic form, others were disappointed by the VFX and the reuse of old popular dialogues. The film is
Rajpal Yadav’s defense puts an end to the controversy, highlighting the strong bond between the cast. While audience interpretations varied, the team remains focused on the film’s release, hoping audiences appreciate their on-screen efforts.
