Emraan Hashmi Answers If He Regrets Calling Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 'Plastic' On Koffee With Karan
Emraan Hashmi reveals the untold story behind the Koffee With Karan controversy, where he called Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 'plastic.' In a recent interview, he opens up about bearing the brunt of the remark and clarifies if he regrets it. Additionally, explore the connection between the controversy and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's reported refusal to work with Emraan Hashmi in the 2017 movie Baadshaho. Get ready for the revelations as Emraan Hashmi spi...Read More
Did you know Aishwarya Rai Bachchan refused to star in the 2017 movie Baadshaho? All thanks to the infamous Koffee With Karan controversy. In one of the episodes, Emraan Hashmi called Miss World 1994 "plastic", a remark that took everyone including Karan Johar by surprise. Earlier, Hashmi clarified that he only said it to win the hamper; and now in a recent interview, the actor said he only called a spade a spade.
Emraan Hashmi answers if he regrets calling Aishwarya Rai Bachchan plastic
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In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, the actor who will next be seen in Showtime, spilled the beans on the controversy that continues to haunt him even today. He said that he had to bear the brunt of it for a long time.
"I had to bear the brunt for it for quite some time for really calling a spade a spade. You know what, when that rapid-fire round happened, Karan had cut the shot, and he just looked around on the set and everyone was dumbfounded. He asked 'Can you actually keep this (Emraan's answer)?' And a couple of people behind the camera said 'Yes'".
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For the unversed, during the rapid-fire round, Emraan was asked who according to him is plastic in Bollywood. He named "Aishwarya Rai".
Later, in 2014, he told Hindustan Times in an interview that he said it to win the hamper. "It's the format of the show. I cannot not say things and not win the hamper".
Did Aishwarya Rai refuse to work with Emraan Hashmi?
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If reports are to be believed, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was offered a role in Ajay Devgn's Baadshaho. The film underwent a lot of casting changes. After Emraan Hashmi replaced Diljit Dosanjh, the actress reportedly opted out of the film. Her role was inspired by Maharani Gayatri Devi.
Now, Emraan Hashmi is working with Karan Johar for an upcoming web series titled Showtime, which showcases what goes behind the scenes in Bollywood. Hashmi said that his character in the series also called a spade a spade.
Showtime is all set to be released on Disney+ Hotstar on March 8.
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