Bollywood’s fearless director Abhino Kashyap, known for his blunt honesty, has stirred controversy by targeting superstar Aamir Khan, calling him the “cleverest fox” in the industry.
Speaking in a recent interview with a popular YouTube channel, Kashyap claimed that working with Aamir is extremely challenging due to his controlling and perfectionist nature. He revealed that even in ad films, Aamir interferes in editing, direction, and every detail, making projects exhausting for the team.
“He may be shorter than Salman Khan, but he’s the most manipulative and clever,” Kashyap said.
He also questioned the superstar’s perfectionist image, calling it largely a crafted impression far from reality. Kashyap shared an example from Salman Khan’s film Dabangg, saying that a single scene required 20–25 takes just to create an illusion of hard work, with no real difference in the final cut.
Kashyap also raised concerns about Aamir Khan’s social responsibility, questioning why he is not more visible during national disasters. He highlighted that Dangal earned billions in China, yet little is known about any personal contribution to the real-life hero Mahavir Phogat featured in the film.
The interview quickly went viral, sparking debate on social media. Fans are divided—some praised Kashyap’s honesty, while others called his statements bitter and controversial.
One user wrote: “Never seen someone speak so openly. If true, these claims are a huge shock to Aamir’s image.”
Another commented: “Feels like a director’s personal frustration. Only time will reveal the truth.”