Actress Ameesha Patel has reacted sharply to comments made by stand-up comedian Zakir Khan regarding the impact of Dhurandhar: The Revenge on the Hindi film industry. Zakir’s statement suggested that the film’s success has left Bollywood feeling insecure, which did not sit well with the actress.
“Stop Spreading Negativity”: Ameesha Defends Bollywood
Taking to social media, Ameesha urged Zakir Khan to avoid promoting negativity. She stated that the Hindi film industry has not reacted with jealousy but has instead shown appreciation and respect for Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
According to her, Bollywood has always welcomed successful films and continues to celebrate strong storytelling and performances, regardless of competition.
DUDE-Stop spreading NEGATIVITY!film industry has valued n respected DHURANDHAR!Superstars like SRK,SALMAN,SUNNY , HRITHIK,AJAY et have given not just 1 but 25 plus mega hits n will continue to do so👍CHILL-GADAR bahut saalon se sabne already machai hain aur aage bhi machaayenge👍 pic.twitter.com/MqOD74LH83
— ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) April 7, 2026
Actress Highlights Legacy of Bollywood Superstars
In her response, Ameesha Patel also highlighted the long-standing achievements of major Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Sunny Deol, Hrithik Roshan, and Ajay Devgn.
She pointed out that these actors have delivered multiple blockbuster films over decades, proving that the industry’s strength does not rely on one project alone. Ameesha added that Bollywood has already created massive success stories in the past and will continue to do so in the future.
Zakir Khan’s Statement Sparks Industry Debate
During a recent event, _Zakir Khan claimed that despite public praise, many people within the industry feel envious of Dhurandhar._ He suggested that while congratulatory posts and interviews may paint a positive picture, the film’s success has quietly unsettled many in Bollywood.
His remarks quickly went viral and triggered discussions among fans and industry observers, with mixed reactions emerging online.
Ameesha Patel Praises ‘Dhurandhar’ as an Eye-Opening Film
Interestingly, Ameesha Patel had earlier praised Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling it an eye-opening cinematic experience. She appreciated the film’s direction by Aditya Dhar and credited the makers for focusing on storytelling rather than treating it as just another commercial project.
Eye opener 👌Industry Praising DHURANDHAR is wow and the brand deserves all the accolades 👏👏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 and start making films👍
— ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) March 24, 2026
She also emphasized the importance of casting talented actors instead of relying on social media popularity. Ameesha encouraged filmmakers to prioritize meaningful cinema and return to the core idea of filmmaking rather than chasing trends.