Paresh Rawal regrets calling Anupama Chopra ‘Miss Irrelevant’ over her ‘Dhurandhar’ review
Actor Paresh Rawal has expressed regret for his 2025 social media attack on critic Anupama Chopra, where he labeled her 'Miss Irrelevant' following her negative review of the film 'Dhurandhar'. While he maintains his disagreement with her critique, he admits his personal dig was unprofessional and unnecessary.
Why it matters
Highlights the ongoing tension between film industry professionals and critics regarding the nature of constructive criticism and public discourse.
In 2025, Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ gave Bollywood the much-needed hit after a very long time. On the one hand, its box office performance broke records; on the other, the violence in the movie didn’t sit well with a few critics, and Anupama Chopra was one of them. As she shared her review of the movie, it sparked an online debate. Fans and members of the film fraternity came out in support of the movie, and one of the strongest reactions came from veteran actor Paresh Rawal. However, looking back, Paresh Rawal now regrets taking a social media dig at Anupama Chopra and admits that he "should not have done it."
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