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Johnny Lever surprises Zakir Khan on stage at Papa Yaar tour in Mumbai, fans say, ‘The genius with the GOAT’

Johnny Lever surprises Zakir Khan on stage at Papa Yaar tour in Mumbai, fans say, ‘The genius with the GOAT’

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Mumbai experienced a beautiful wave of nostalgia when comedy legend Johnny Lever made a surprise appearance at stand-up comic Zakir Khan‘s ongoing Papa Yaar show in the city. It turned into an unforgettable event the moment the veteran actor stepped onto the stage. The venue erupted with roaring applause as a visibly emotional Zakir rushed to welcome the actor with a warm hug. Johnny Lever surprises Zakir Khan during Papa Yaar show. A heartfelt moment between two generations of comedy As Johnny Lever walked onto the stage, Zakir rushed to embrace the veteran actor, and the warmth between them was palpable. The spontaneous interaction between the two comedians became an instant highlight. Following the show, Zakir Khan took to Instagram to share his feelings about the moment. His post reflected admiration and gratitude for Johnny Lever’s contribution to Indian entertainment and comedy. He wrote, “King@iam_johnylever came to watch “Papa Yaar” yesterday. We all walk the path he paved for all of us. True legend. ❤️🙏.” One user on Instagram reacted, “What a pic – Din …

‘Have to be a real duffer to…’: Siddharth Anand’s cryptic dig at Zakir Khan’s remark on Bollywood reaction to Dhurandhar

‘Have to be a real duffer to…’: Siddharth Anand’s cryptic dig at Zakir Khan’s remark on Bollywood reaction to Dhurandhar

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Comedian Zakir Khan recently stirred the pot with a cheeky swipe at Bollywood following the success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, led by Ranveer Singh, claiming the film’s blockbuster run has left many in the industry “jealous.” Now, filmmaker Siddharth Anand has seemingly responded to the jibe, underlining the contributions of those based in Mumbai’s Bandra and Juhu to the Hindi film industry. On Sunday, Zakir Khan took a dig at Bollywood over the blockbuster success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar franchise. Siddharth Anand takes a dig at Zakir Siddharth, who has made films like Pathaan and Fighter, took to X (formerly Twitter) to take a dig at the comment. While Siddharth did not take Zakir’s name directly, he came out in defence of the ‘Juhu-Bandra’ crowd, underscoring their significant contribution to the film industry. He wrote, “Juhu – Bandra peeps have given all ATBBs (all-time blockbusters) since the past 50 years. You have to be a real duffer to undermine their contribution.” Many felt the Bandra-Juhu statement was in response to Zakir claiming that film fraternity …

King director Siddharth Anand slams Zakir Khan, calls him duffer for monologue

King director Siddharth Anand slams Zakir Khan, calls him duffer for monologue

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Comedian Zakir Khan recently hosted a Bollywood awards show. He had a monologue where he gave a humorous spin to the current situation in the film industry. His made a remark on the success of Dhurandhar and how it has left certain people jealous. This comment did not go down well with some people. Among them was director Siddharth Anand, who is known for Pathaan, War, and Fighter and upcoming film King.  Siddharth Anand reacts to Zakir`s joke During a recent awards show, Zakir, who served as the host, said, “Kitne hi congratulatory posts aap daal dein, kitni hi stories daal dein, kitne hi interview mein aap bol dein ‘my favourite film’, magar sach toh yeh hai ki Dhurandhar se sabki jalti toh hai”. His comment drew laughter, with many seeing it as a light-hearted jab. However, it has also riled a section of the industry. Siddharth Anand also took a dim view of the joke, as he wrote, “Juhu – Bandra peeps have given all ATBB’s (all-time blockbusters) since the past 50 years. You have …

Ameesha Patel slams Zakir Khan over his recent Dhurandhar comment

Ameesha Patel slams Zakir Khan over his recent Dhurandhar comment

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Comedian Zakir Khan’s remark at a recent award function has sparked a controversy. The comedian suggested Bollywood celebrities are ‘jealous’ of Dhurandhar 2’s massive success, leading to strong reactions from the industry. Ameesha Patel has also come forward to call out Zakir over his remark, urging him to stop `spreading negativity,` and highlighting how the industry has consistently valued and respected the Aditya Dhar directorial. Ameesha Patel slams Zakir Khan Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, April 7, Ameesha Patel wrote, “DUDE—Stop spreading NEGATIVITY! The film industry has valued and respected DHURANDHAR! Superstars like SRK, SALMAN, SUNNY, HRITHIK, AJAY et have given not just 1 but 25 plus mega hits and will continue to do so. CHILL-GADAR bahut saalon se sabne already machai hain aur aage bhi machaayenge.” DUDE-Stop spreading NEGATIVITY!film industry has valued n respected DHURANDHAR!Superstars like SRK,SALMAN,SUNNY , HRITHIK,AJAY et have given not just 1 but 25 plus mega hits n will continue to do so👍CHILL-GADAR bahut saalon se sabne already machai hain aur aage bhi machaayenge👍 pic.twitter.com/MqOD74LH83 — ameesha …

Ameesha Patel tells Zakir Khan to stop spreading negativity: ‘Film industry has valued and respected Dhurandhar’

Ameesha Patel tells Zakir Khan to stop spreading negativity: ‘Film industry has valued and respected Dhurandhar’

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Zakir Khan recently co-hosted the Screen Awards, where he took aim at the Hindi film industry. The stand-up comedian said that Bollywood is shaken and scared after the massive success of Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead and directed by Aditya Dhar. This clip went viral on social media, and now actor Ameesha Patel has responded. Ameesha Patel has reacted to Zakir Khan’s joke about Bollywood facing the heat of Dhurandhar’s massive success. What Ameesha Patel said about Zakir Khan Taking to her X account, Ameesha said, “Dude, stop spreading NEGATIVITY! film industry has valued and respected DHURANDHAR! Superstars like SRK, Salman, Sunny, Hrithik, Ajay etc have given not just 1 but 25 plus mega hits and will continue to do so. Chill. Gadar bahut saalon se sabne already machai hain aur aage bhi machaayenge (They have shown their power for several years and will do so in the future as well).” It all began when, during the awards show, Zakir said: “Kitne hi congratulatory post aap daal de, kitne hi story daalde, kitne …

Rajpal Yadav urges fans not to criticise Saurabh Dwivedi, Zakir Khan over dig: ‘They are like brothers to me’

Rajpal Yadav urges fans not to criticise Saurabh Dwivedi, Zakir Khan over dig: ‘They are like brothers to me’

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Actor Rajpal Yadav has addressed the social media chatter that erupted after his recent appearance at the Chetak Screen Awards. At one point, the actor was discussing fluctuations in global currencies when co-host Saurabh Dwivedi took aim at his recent controversy over the payment of settlement amounts in a cheque-bounce case. This did not go down well with many social media users, who slammed the awards show host. (Also read: Salman Khan comes out in support of Rajpal Yadav after awards show host took a dig at his cheque bounce case) Rajpal Yadav addressed the comment that was directed at him at an awards show by host Saurabh Dwivedi. What Rajpal Yadav said about Saurabh Dwivedi On Tuesday, Rajpal released a new video on his X account to clarify his stance on the matter. “Hello, everyone. I had the honour of attending the Chetak Screen Awards a few days ago. There, I met with many from the industry; there were lots of performances and skits, and an amazing vibe overall. During one of the skits, …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Zakir Khan’s cheeky AIB joke leaves Alia Bhatt stunned, says ‘Aapke dost thay woh FIR ke pehle’ | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Zakir Khan’s cheeky AIB joke leaves Alia Bhatt stunned, says ‘Aapke dost thay woh FIR ke pehle’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiUpdated: Apr 6, 2026 10:34 AM IST At the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 held on Sunday in Mumbai, the star-studded night was hosted by comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, along with Alia Bhatt and Saurabh Dwivedi. During one segment of the show, Zakir and Alia shared a fun banter, during which the comedian reminded the actor of the time when she appeared in videos by All India Bakchod (AIB) and shared a good bond with them. During this playful segment, Zakir tried to invite Alia on stage, but she was seen relishing her favourite snack—french fries. After much resistance, she came on stage and told Zakir, “Itna sab kuch bol diya apne bina roast kare (You have said so many things here without roasting anyone).” Zakir responded, “Mein roast nahi karta mam, mere dost roast karte hai. Aapke bhi toh dost thay woh FIR ke pehle (I don’t roast mam, my friends do it. They were also your friends before the FIR).” For the unversed, AIB used to host a series—All India …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Zakir Khan jokes ‘Dhurandhar se sabki jali hai’, roasts Bollywood’s ‘success parties’ and unpaid crew | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Zakir Khan jokes ‘Dhurandhar se sabki jali hai’, roasts Bollywood’s ‘success parties’ and unpaid crew | Bollywood News

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At the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, while trophies were being handed out and speeches were getting emotional, stand-up comedian Zakir Khan decided to do what he does best, tell uncomfortable truths in the funniest way possible. Zakir’s stand-up act poked fun at everything from “manufactured” box office success to OTT numbers and unpaid crew members. He also had a funny take on the industry’s reaction to Dhurandhar’s success. The result: a set that had the audience laughing loudly. The awards night, hosted by Alia Bhatt, Farah Khan, Sunil Grover, Zakir Khan and Saurabh Dwivedi, marked a return after a seven-year hiatus. Instituted by The Indian Express Group in 1995, the ceremony was streamed live on SonyLIV, Sony Entertainment Television and YouTube, bringing together names like Vicky Kaushal, Karan Johar, Bobby Deol, among others. Zakir Khan takes a dig at industry’s award culture Taking a dig at the industry’s award culture and Dhurandhar’s dominance, he said, “Main technicians key saath khada tha wo keh rhey they ki saare awards Dhurandhar ko dena hai to humein bulaya …

Zakir Khan trolls Bollywood after success of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: ‘Sabki jali toh hai’

Zakir Khan trolls Bollywood after success of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: ‘Sabki jali toh hai’

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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar franchise, headlined by Ranveer Singh, is not just rewriting box office records but also dominating the conversations on social media. As the film continues its dream run, comedian Zakir Khan has stirred the pot by taking a dig at Bollywood, hinting that the film’s massive success has left many within Bollywood grappling with a bout of jealousy. The clip of Zakir Khan talking about Dhurandhar is getting a lot of attention on social media. Zakir Khan roasts Bollywood On Sunday, Zakir took the stage at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 as one of the hosts alongside Alia Bhatt and Sunil Grover. Now, several clips from the ceremony have surfaced on social media, with one moment in particular grabbing attention – Zakir’s cheeky dig at Bollywood over the blockbuster success of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar franchise. Both the original film and its sequel have struck gold at the box office, becoming major commercial hits. “Kitne hi congratulatory post aap daal de, kitne hi story daalde, kitne hi interview mein aap bolde my favourite …

Zakir Khan’s surprise cameo, Taapsee Pannu in the spotlight as Russell Peters brings the house down in Mumbai

Zakir Khan’s surprise cameo, Taapsee Pannu in the spotlight as Russell Peters brings the house down in Mumbai

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Mumbai witnessed a high-voltage night of laughter as Canadian comedian Russell Peters brought his Relax World Tour to the city, delivering a set that blended crowd work, cultural commentary, and personal anecdotes with ease. The evening opened with stand-up comic Nitish Sakhuja, who tried his hard to tickle the audiences funny bones before Peters took over. As he walked on stage to loud applause, he slipped into his familiar conversational rhythm, greeting the crowd with warmth. “It’s always good to be back in India,” he said, addressing the audience adidng, “I was here two years ago, and I really missed being here.” Zakir Khan’s surprise cameo, Taapsee Pannu in the spotlight as Russell Peters brings the house down in Mumbai During his set, Russel went on to reflect on the country’s growth, comparing it to the condition of USA which he joked is slowly turning into a third world country. He remarked, “We’re probably are the only generation who’ll actually see India go from a third world country to a first world country in our …