The massive success of the film Dhurandhar has become the talk of the town, but it has also sparked a heated exchange between the comedy world and Bollywood veterans. Popular stand-up comedian Zakir Khan recently found himself at the center of a social media storm after making comments about the industry’s reaction to the film’s box office dominance.
However, actress Ameesha Patel was quick to shut down the narrative, urging the comedian to stop spreading negativity.
While hosting the 2026 Screen Awards, Zakir Khan took a sharp, humorous dig at the Hindi film fraternity. He suggested that despite the public congratulatory posts and social media stories, many in Bollywood were secretly envious of Dhurandhar’s unprecedented success.
Zakir quipped that while bombs were going off in Lyari (a setting in the film), the smoke could be seen rising from the posh Bollywood hubs of Bandra and Juhu. He further added that no matter how many actors claim the movie is their favorite in interviews, the reality is that the film’s success has left many feeling burnt.
Ameesha Patel, known for her candid nature, did not take the joke lightly. Taking to her X account, the Gadar 2 actress posted a firm rebuttal. She addressed Zakir directly, telling him to chill and stop creating a divide where there isn’t one.
DUDE, stop spreading NEGATIVITY! she wrote. She emphasized that the film industry has genuinely valued and respected Dhurandhar. To support her point, she listed legendary superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Sunny Deol, Hrithik Roshan, and Ajay Devgn, noting that these icons have delivered 25-plus mega hits throughout their careers and continue to lead the industry with grace.
Ameesha also made a cheeky reference to her own blockbuster history, stating that everyone has been creating a ‘Gadar’ for years and will continue to do so.
Ameesha’s defense comes after her earlier high praise for the film, which stars Ranveer Singh and is directed by Aditya Dhar. She had previously called the movie an eye-opener and praised the director for casting actors and not Instagrammers.
She wasn’t the only one to take offense at Zakir’s set. Director Siddharth Anand also weighed in, calling the comedian a duffer for undermining the contributions of the Bandra-Juhu film community, which has produced some of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema history over the last 50 years.
The controversy stems from the astronomical success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The film has shattered records, becoming the first Bollywood movie to cross the 1,000 crore mark domestically in India. With a star-studded cast including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan, the film has redefined commercial success in 2026.
While Zakir Khan is known for his observational humor and Sakht Launda persona, this particular observation seems to have hit a raw nerve with those who feel the industry celebrates every win collectively. For now, the smoke between the comedy stage and the silver screen shows no signs of clearing. To know such latest updates tuned tellyboosters.com Thank you!
