Zakir Khan Roasts Bollywood’ ‘Fake Love’ for Dhurandhar 2

New Delhi, April 6, 2026: The glitz and glamour of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 took a sharp, comedic turn last night as stand-up maestro Zakir Khan took the stage to host. While the evening was meant to celebrate the year’s cinematic achievements, Zakir did what he does best: he spoke the “uncomfortable truth” with a side of his signature wit.

The primary target of his roast? The overwhelming success of the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge and the seemingly “fake love” the Bollywood fraternity has been showering upon it.

“Sabki Jalti Hai”: Zakir Calls Out the Envy

As Dhurandhar 2 continues its rampage at the box office—recently crossing the monumental ₹1,000 crore nett mark in India—the industry has been flooded with congratulatory social media posts. However, Zakir Khan wasn’t buying the sudden surge of affection.

“Kitne hi congratulatory post aap daal dein, kitni hi Stories daal dein, kitni hi interview mein aap bol dein ‘my favourite film,’ magar sach toh yeh hai ki Dhurandhar se sabki jalti toh hai,” Zakir quipped.

(No matter how many posts or stories you share, or how many interviews you give calling it your favorite film, the truth is everyone is jealous of Dhurandhar.)

The comedian didn’t stop there. He perfectly captured the geographical tension of the film’s impact with a punchline that had the star-studded audience in splits: “Bomb film mein phootein Lyari mein, par dhuan udaa hai Bandra se Juhu mein” (Bombs may have gone off in Lyari in the film, but the smoke is rising from Bandra to Juhu).

Roasting “Success Parties” and OTT Math

Zakir also took a deep dive into the culture of “manufactured success” in Mumbai. Reflecting on his decade in the city, he noted how “success parties” often have very little to do with whether a film actually worked.

• The Producer’s Math: He joked that even if only four people watch a movie, the producer and the caterer somehow decide it has crossed ₹300 crore.
• The OTT Paradox: Zakir mocked the confusing metrics of streaming platforms, where a hit show is often dismissed as “not doing numbers,” while a flop that everyone is criticizing is defended by managers saying, “It did numbers for us,” despite never getting a second season.

The Dhurandhar Juggernaut

The “jealousy” Zakir alluded to isn’t without reason. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 has become a cultural phenomenon.

The film has set a new benchmark for pan-India success, with nearly 30% of its domestic earnings coming from the South Indian market, proving that high-octane espionage thrillers currently hold the crown in Indian cinema.

While some netizens have called out Zakir for his “hypocrisy” in roasting the very industry he was hosting for, the majority of fans are hailing him for being the only person in the room brave enough to burst the bubble of Bollywood’s polite facade. As Dhurandhar 2 continues to rewrite history, Zakir’s comments serve as a humorous reminder that in the world of showbiz, success is often accompanied by a fair share of “burning” hearts.