Bollywood has seen its fair share of on-screen drama—but sometimes, the real fireworks happen off-screen. One such moment took place on Koffee with Karan, when actor Emraan Hashmi stirred controversy by calling Aishwarya Rai Bachchan “plastic” during the show's popular rapid-fire round.
The comment came during Season 4 of the chat show hosted by Karan Johar, when Emraan was asked to associate the word “plastic” with a celebrity. His spontaneous response—“Aishwarya Rai”—was met with gasps and laughter. But what was meant as a playful jab ended up haunting him for years.
Emraan Hashmi Now Regrets the Comment
In a recent interview with India Today, Emraan opened up about that moment and acknowledged how the joke didn’t land the way he intended.
“I think I was pushed into giving an answer. Karan forces you to say things, and it's the format of the show. I love Aishwarya; she's a very beautiful woman,” Emraan clarified.
He admitted that the comment might have offended her and added,
“If I’ve hurt her, I will apologise. It was just for fun, and I didn’t mean to insult her.”
Ranbir Kapoor Also Targeted
During the same rapid-fire round, Emraan didn’t spare Ranbir Kapoor either. He took a cheeky dig, saying,
“He should stop playing the ladies’ man.”
This too grabbed headlines, but didn’t generate the same level of backlash as the Aishwarya remark.
Did It Cost Him A Film With Aishwarya?
Rumours swirled that Aishwarya Rai declined a film opposite Emraan Hashmi due to the insult. Emraan, however, dismissed this speculation, saying he was never directly told that his comment cost him a project with her.
Emraan Hashmi's offhand comment might have been made in jest, but it shows how a single statement on a popular platform can echo for years. His willingness to reflect and apologise, however, is a sign of maturity. In the end, even stars must learn that some “jokes” leave a lasting impression—especially when aimed at icons like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
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