Ameesha Patel 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.
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.