Have you ever wondered what happens when an actress boldly declares she’s the real-life muse behind a Bollywood blockbuster? Hira Mani’s latest remarks have sparked equal parts laughter and disbelief.
Celebrated for her roles in Do Bol, Mere Paas Tum Ho, and Dil Moum Ka Diya, Hira—fresh off appearances in Sunn Mere Dil and Jaan Se Pyara Juni and now starring in Dayan—recently stirred the pot in an interview. She expressed deep admiration for Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor and insisted that the iconic heroine from Jab We Met is essentially her spirit animal. When Indian journalist Faridoon Shahryar hinted she might have been the perfect fit for the film, Hira eagerly responded
“Yes! My Khala called me right after Jab We Met was released and said, ‘This movie is made on your character!’ I remember watching it with my family and feeling the same. I think Imtiaz Ali must have met me—that’s why he wrote it.”
Her off-the-cuff comparison ignited a firestorm online. One user quipped, “She is a slow-cooked Kareena Kapoor,” while others argued that no matter how much you try, the original always remains the original. Some dismissed her claim as a shameless publicity stunt, insisting, “This is a fabricated story. Her Khala never said that.” Comparisons to Indian actress Urvashi Rautela—known for her own self-aggrandizing remarks—naturally followed.
For now, Hira Mani remains silent on the backlash. Love it or loathe it, one thing’s clear: in the wild world of showbiz, a dash of controversy always keeps the spotlight shining bright.