Ameesha Patel praises 'Saiyaara', slams ‘fake PR culture' in Bollywood: "Only films are true superstars"
isn't one to mince words when it comes to speaking about the film industry. In a recent interaction with fans on X (formerly Twitter), the Gadar 2 actress took a dig at Bollywood stars who rely heavily on public relations to shape their image.
Without naming names, she tweeted, 'Bollywood actors need to stop labeling themselves as No 1 or No 2 through their public relations teams. We must recognize that only the FILM is the TRUE superstar... generate GADAR at the box office because that's what truly counts.'
Ameesha on 'Gadar'
When a fan asked why she only referenced Gadar, Ameesha was quick to point out her broader body of work. 'Why limit it to Gadar 1 or 2 or 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'? There are so many hits like 'Humraaz', 'Honeymoon Travels', and songs like "Lazy Lamhe...".
Franchises like 'Race' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' are still relevant. I'm not into fake PR, which is probably why I'm often labelled as a one-film wonder,' she wrote.
https://x.com/ameesha_patel/status/1947661459775013225
She also addressed her journey in the industry and the obstacles she's overcome. 'It's best to keep surprising some of the naysayers by making a comeback repeatedly with significant numbers at the box office. I've mastered that, and believe me, this trend will persist.
I enjoy it when I annoy some of the negative individuals out there,' she added, teasing more projects in the pipeline.
Ameesha praises '
Saiyaara
'
While she's known for speaking her mind about Bollywood, Ameesha is also a warm and encouraging presence for newcomers in the industry. Recently, she showered praise on 'Saiyaara', the romantic drama starring debutants
Ahaan Panday
and
Aneet Padda
, which has been enjoying a strong run at the box office. The film crossed the ₹80 crore mark in its opening weekend and is already drawing comparisons to the 2000 blockbuster Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, which marked the debut of
Hrithik Roshan
and Ameesha herself.
Reacting to the comparisons, Ameesha shared her support in a heartfelt post on X. She wrote, 'Wishing the Saiyaara couple Ahaan and Aneet all the best!! May you continue to create GADAR at the box office in your future films as well!! Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai shine bright always and welcome to the movies.'
The actress was last seen reprising her iconic role as Sakeena in the 2023 blockbuster 'Gadar 2', which turned out to be a massive box office success. While she hasn't officially announced any new film projects since then, she has remained active on social media, frequently interacting with fans and dropping hints about upcoming ventures. Apart from acting, Ameesha is also a producer and model, continuing to explore different facets of the entertainment industry.
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