SRK's ‘Idli' Remark at Ambani Bash Sparks Controversy
Ram Charan‘s makeup artist was upset after Shah Rukh Khan made a comment about him at the Ambani bash. Shah Rukh playfully called Ram Charan ‘idli' while inviting him on stage, which didn't sit well with many, including the makeup artist. The internet was also critical of Shah Rukh's remark, with some calling it insensitive and even racist towards South Indians.
During the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, which saw a star-studded guest list including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Rihanna, Salman Khan, and many others, Shah Rukh Khan invited Ram Charan to join him on stage. While on stage, Shah Rukh joked around, saying what sounded like gibberish in Telugu or Tamil, and referred to Ram Charan as ‘idli'.
This remark didn't go down well with Ram Charan's makeup artist, Zeba Hassan, who expressed her disappointment on Instagram. She mentioned a particular instance where Shah Rukh said, “‘Bhend idly vada Ram charan kahan hai tu (Saying names of snacks, Ram Charan, where are you)???' I walked out after this. So disrespectful towards a star like @alwaysramcharan.”
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Zeba's reaction was echoed by many on the internet, with tweets calling out Shah Rukh for his comment. Some criticized him for what they perceived as a racial stereotype against South Indians. Zeba later shared a statement on Instagram, expressing frustration about how artists from South India are sometimes undervalued compared to those from Delhi or Mumbai.
In essence, the incident at the Ambani bash where Shah Rukh Khan called Ram Charan ‘idli' sparked controversy, with many feeling it was disrespectful and insensitive.
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