Ameesha Patel Slams Younger Actresses: Rs 100 Crore Is Nothing in 2026

Ameesha Patel has taken a sly dig at younger actresses, calling out their PR teams for claiming top status without achieving 200 crore box office hits. She remarked that Rs 100 crore is nothing in 2026, contrasting it with the past. Her comments came after she was stranded in Oman due to escalating tensions between the UAE and Iran. The actress finally landed in Mumbai after a 24-hour ordeal.

Key Points: Ameesha Patel's Dig at Young Actresses Over Rs 100 Crore

  • Ameesha Patel criticizes younger actresses for PR-driven success claims
  • She says Rs 100 crore box office is insignificant in 2026
  • Actress recently stranded in Oman due to UAE-Iran conflict
  • She traveled with DJ Chetas and producer Kunal Goomer
  • Tensions between Iran and UAE have escalated into conflict
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Ameesha Patel's sly dig at younger actresses: It's 2026, not 2000, Rs 100 crore is nothing

Ameesha Patel takes a sly dig at younger actresses, saying Rs 100 crore is nothing in 2026, and slams their PR games after her Oman ordeal.

"Most female actresses who haven't even achieved one film in their career where even a single film of theirs has done even 200 cr plus at the box office are paying their PR teams to call themselves nos 1 and nos 2? - Ameesha Patel"

Mumbai, May 9

Actress Ameesha Patel, who was earlier stuck in Oman due to the clash between the UAE and Iran, has taken potshots at the younger crop of actresses and their PR games.

On Friday, the actress took to her X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note in which she passed a witty remark about the younger actress' and their perception building games.

She wrote, "Most female actresses who haven't even achieved one film in their career where even a single film of theirs has done even 200 cr plus at the box office are paying their PR teams to cal themselves nos 1 and nos 2 ?like really ?its 2026 and not 2000, today 100 cr is nothing (sic)".

The actress' jab comes after her ordeal of 24 hours after her flight was diverted to Oman amid the escalating skirmish between the UAE and Iran.

She wrote on social media, "On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI, the airspace closed in the UAE due to fresh missile Attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates!! When will this WAR end!! Praying (sic)".

The actress was travelling with DJ Chetas and producer Kunal Goomer. A photograph from the start of their journey had been shared by Goomer before the mid-air disruption.

She later shared another picture from the airport and wrote, "24 hours from the time we left nyc and still counting hours to reach Mumbai. Endless airport lounge time (sic)".

She landed in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Tensions have escalated between Iran and UAE into a serious conflict-like situation. Iran has reportedly launched missile and drone strikes targeting key infrastructure in the UAE, including oil facilities and shipping routes, as part of a broader regional escalation involving multiple countries.

The UAE has responded with strong air defense measures and security coordination with allies. While there have been attempts at ceasefires, the situation remains unstable, with intermittent attacks and high geopolitical tension. The USA is preparing to exit the war, which it started after bombing Iran, and taking out its key leadership on the 1st day of the war.

The war began in February this year, and has led to soaring of prices of oil owing to the closure of Strait of Hormuz.

- IANS

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Raghav A
She's not wrong though. I see so many actresses calling themselves "Queen of Box Office" after one average film. But Ameesha should also look at inflation — Rs 100 crore today is like Rs 20 crore in 2000. So maybe she should check her own math before throwing shade. The war news is far more serious, honestly.
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Ananya R
I think she's just bitter after that Oman ordeal. Imagine being stuck for 24 hours after a New York trip — anyone would be grumpy. But targeting younger actresses seems unnecessary. Let them celebrate their 100 cr milestones. Every generation has its own relevance. 🙃
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Vikram M
It's 2026 and Ameesha Patel is still relevant? That's the real surprise. She should be grateful her career got a second life with Gadar 2. Meanwhile, the real issue is the Iran-UAE war and oil prices. Strait of Hormuz closure is going to hit India hard — petrol prices already skyrocketing. But no, let's talk about PR games instead.
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Siddharth J
Both sides have a point. Ameesha is right that PR hype is out of control — every Tuesday, actresses have "historic" numbers for a 50 crore opening. But she's also ignoring that actresses like Kiara, Shraddha, and new faces have delivered solo hits. Time to evolve, Ameesha ji. Also, hope our government is ready for the oil crisis. 🕯️
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Tanya I

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