This Bollywood Actor Once Called Aishwarya Rai ‘Plastic’ & Labeled Ranbir a “Ladies’ Man”
A Bollywood actor once sparked massive controversy after calling Aishwarya Rai ‘plastic’ on national TV. Years later, he has expressed regret and offered to apologise. Here's what happened.
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.
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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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