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Show Quick Read<\/span> <\/p>\n Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n Bollywood\u2019s ongoing fascination with rankings and \u201cnumber one\u201d tags has come under sharp scrutiny. The actor, known for her blockbuster legacy, has ignited a fresh conversation by calling out what she describes as the industry\u2019s \u201cfake PR games\u201d, all while taking a pointed swipe at younger actresses navigating fame in the digital age.<\/p>\n ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2026: Katy Perry, BLACKPINK\u2019s Lisa, Tyla To Lead Star-Studded Opening Ceremonies \u2013 Report<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Never feel bad or upset at Certain negative UTUBERS who always wake up with negativity and criticism for all the STARS \ud83d\ude01we as stars should feel happy for them rather then getting affected .. after all by speaking ill About us all ,their kitchen running \ud83d\ude01we wish them luck \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n \u2014 ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) May 8, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n The debate began late on Friday when Ameesha took to X (formerly Twitter), sharing a string of unfiltered posts that quickly grabbed attention. She questioned the growing dependence on publicity machinery and the way stardom is being projected in today\u2019s Bollywood.<\/p>\n She first addressed online criticism, writing, “Never feel bad or upset at Certain negative UTUBERS who always wake up with negativity and criticism for all the STARS\u2026 We as stars should feel happy for them rather then getting affected… after all by speaking ill about us all, their kitchen running\u2026 we wish them luck.”<\/p>\n Without naming anyone, Ameesha took a direct dig at actors claiming top-tier status without major box office milestones.<\/p>\n Call ur self a super star only if u have achieved any sort of work that creates history and havoc at the box office . Untill then stop playing PR games to cal urself a super star \ud83d\udc4csorry but that\u2019s the harsh reality \ud83d\udc4c<\/p>\n \u2014 ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) May 8, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n She wrote, “Call ur self a superstar only if u have achieved any sort of work that creates history and havoc at the box office. Untill then stop playing PR games to cal urself a super star\u2026 Sorry but that\u2019s the harsh reality\u2026”<\/p>\n Loads of female actresses who haven\u2019t even achieved 1 solo blockbuster in their careers tlll date are calling themselves stars \ud83d\ude01by doing 2 avg films yearly and by being on some shooting sets u don\u2019t become a star . All u become is an actor who is a part of a projects..<\/p>\n \u2014 ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) May 8, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n Doubling down, she added, “Loads of female actresses who haven\u2019t even achieved 1 solo blockbuster in their careers tlll date are calling themselves stars by doing 2 avg films yearly and by being on some shooting sets u don\u2019t become a star. All u become is an actor who is a part of a projects,”<\/p>\n Most female actresses who haven\u2019t even achieved one film in their career where even a single film of theirs has done even 200 cr plus at the box office are paying their PR teams to cal themselves nos 1 and nos 2 ?like really ?its 2026 and not 2000\ud83d\ude01today 100 cr is nothing .<\/p>\n \u2014 ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) May 8, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n Ameesha didn\u2019t stop there. She went on to question the credibility of industry rankings, suggesting that PR teams may be influencing narratives around stardom.<\/p>\n She wrote, “Most female actresses who haven\u2019t even achieved one film in their career where even a single film of theirs has done even 200 cr plus at the box office are paying their PR teams to call themselves nos 1 and nos 2? like really? its 2026 and not 2000\u2026today 100 cr is nothing.”<\/p>\n ALSO READ: <\/strong>When Virat Kohli And Anushka Walked Into A Bengaluru Restaurant And All Hell Broke Loose<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In her posts, Ameesha also talked about her own filmography, pointing to her contribution to some of Bollywood\u2019s biggest hits.<\/p>\n Kaho na pyaar hai , Gadar 1 or Gadar2 \u2026 Ek nahin par 3 biggest solo blockbusters as a heroine with highest footfalls in all 3 films I\u2019ve given and till date they are the biggest hits of my CO STARS as well .. but my FAKE PR machinery is weak unlike other actresses \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n
Ameesha Patel\u2019s Fiery Rant On PR Culture<\/h2>\n
\u20182 Films A Year Don\u2019t Make You A Star\u2019<\/h2>\n
\u2018Buying The Number One Tag?\u2019<\/h2>\n
Backing Claims With Her Own Track Record<\/h2>\n