Ameesha Patel says non-deserving ones in Bollywood are getting a reality check

Ameesha Patel

• Ameesha Patel says Bollywood is correcting post-COVID, favoring deserving talent
• She welcomes quality OTT content and hopes to work in a good web series soon
• Patel's recent films include Gadar 2 and Tauba Tera Jalwa

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Bollywood actor Ameesha Patel recently spoke about what she perceives as a significant shift in the Hindi film industry post-COVID, noting that the industry’s changing economics are ushering in a period of correction.

The actor, best known for hits like Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai and the blockbuster Gadar 2, participated in an “Ask Me Anything” session on her official X account, interacting with fans about her career and her views on the current state of Bollywood. Without naming anyone specifically, she said that many “non-deserving” figures in the industry are now facing a reality check as the system rebalances itself and opportunities increasingly go to those she considers deserving.

When a fan asked, “What is one thing that’s been making you smile lately?” the actor replied, “Seeing how the economics have changed post covid in Bollywood and all corrections are starting to happen for the good and all the deserving ones are getting their dues and non deserving ones are finally getting a taste of reality (thumbs up emoticon) so yes the smile is there for the good.”

Seeing how the economics have changed post covid in Bollywood and all corrections are starting to happen for the good and all the deserving ones are getting their dues and non deserving ones are finally getting a taste of reality👍so yes the smile is there for the good😜 https://t.co/nsfUab0sx0

— ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) January 25, 2026

In the same session, another fan mentioned watching Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai multiple times in theatres and hinted that other actresses might be jealous of her success. Ameesha responded, “Thank for kind words (folded hands and red heart emoticons) loads of actresses have achieved lots in life , all blessed to have our own standing in the industry and we all respect each one, jealousy Nahin, isko appreciation bolte hain and agar koi jealous hai .. tho hain humein kya? Hone do jealous (It is called appreciation and if anyone is jealous let them be! How does it concern me?)”

Another fan asked if she liked film or webseries, to which Ameesha replied, “Good films that are made with passion and not as projects are always my priority and like and yes quality content on OTT is always welcome .. can’t wait to work myself in some good quality content based OTT show provided the script is good for me and justifies my presence.”

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Ameesha returned to the big screen in 2023 with Gadar 2 after a five-year break, a film that went on to become a massive box office success. She also appeared in the 2024 romantic comedy Tauba Tera Jalwa, which received mixed reviews, though her performance was appreciated. She has yet to announce her next project.