Actor Ameesha Patel has responded strongly to comedian Zakir Khan’s remarks suggesting that Bollywood was “jealous” of the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, asserting that the industry has all the time celebrated major achievements quite than envied them.
Ameesha Patel slams Zakir Khan’s ‘Jealous Bollywood’ claim: ‘SRK, Salman, Sunny have given 25+ hits’
The controversy began after Zakir Khan, while hosting an awards event, joked that the film’s massive box office performance had unsettled sections of the industry. His comments quickly drew reactions online and inside film circles. Reacting to the statement, Ameesha dismissed the notion of jealousy and called out what she described as unnecessary negativity. “Dude, stop spreading negativity! Film industry has valued and revered Dhurandhar,” she said, emphasising that the film has received widespread appreciation from peers.
DUDE-Stop spreading NEGATIVITY!film industry has valued n respected DHURANDHAR!Superstars like SRK,SALMAN,SUNNY , HRITHIK,AJAY et have given not only 1 but 25 plus mega hits n will proceed to achieve this👍CHILL-GADAR bahut saalon se sabne already machai hain aur aage bhi machaayenge👍 pic.twitter.com/MqOD74LH83
— ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) April 7, 2026
She further highlighted the long-standing legacy of Bollywood’s biggest stars to counter the claim. “Superstars like SRK, Salman, Sunny, Hrithik, Ajay have given not only one but 25-plus mega hits and can proceed to achieve this,” Ameesha added, underscoring that success will not be recent to the industry. Referencing the sustained impact of past blockbusters, she remarked, “Gadar bahut saalon se sabne already machai hain aur aage bhi machaayenge,” reinforcing her point that multiple generations of actors have consistently delivered major hits.
Ameesha’s response comes amid ongoing discussions around Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which has emerged as a big box office success and sparked conversations about competition and recognition inside Bollywood. While Zakir’s comments were intended as humour, they seem to have struck a chord, prompting industry figures to make clear their stance.
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