Actor Suniel Shetty, who was famous for his action-oriented roles during the 90s and early 2000s, was in the middle of controversy following a viral video that featured him rebuking a mimicry artist. The event occurred during a public function at Karond, Bhopal, when Shetty was among the guests invited to the event.
Viral Moment: Shetty Discontented with Mimicry Effort
In the now viral clip, the artist performs dialogues from Shetty’s movies trying to emulate his signature style. The actor, however, was clearly not impressed. Breaking into the performance, Shetty quipped, “Kab se yeh bhaisaab, Anjali. alag-alag dialogues bol rahe hain, jo mere aavaj mein hai hi nahi.”. Itna ghatiya mimicry meine kabhi dekha hi nahi hai. The crowd was stunned at his sharp words, and although the artist apologized quickly, Shetty kept reprimanding him.
“Talk Like a Man” – Shetty Criticizes Voice Quality
Pointing out the inconsistency in voice and tone, Shetty said, “Jab Suniel Shetty bolta hai toh, mard ki tarah bolta hai. Yeh bacche ki tarah bol raha tha.” He added that imitation, if at all, should be immaculate, suggesting that the artist was not skilled and profound enough to do justice to his voice.
Artist Apologizes, Actor Continues
Even when the artist explained that he was not trying to imitate Shetty, the actor did not spare him. He said, “Sirf baal baandhne se kuch nahi hota, baccha hai. Suniel Shetty ki action films dekhi nahi isne.” The tone and the intensity of the words by Shetty sent shockwaves to many viewers.
Public Backlash and Online Reactions
The clip gained millions of views in a short while and caused outrage on the Internet. Most netizens were disappointed with the tone of the actor, labeling his response as “arrogant” and “unnecessary.” The comment was made, “Pahli baar dekh raha hu Suniel Shetty ko bhi ghamand mein.” Others mentioned that impersonation tends to be done as an homage, not an insult, and said that the actor might have taken it in good fun.
Although Shetty has not formally reacted to the criticism, the incident has evoked a controversy over celebrity egos and the way celebrities must behave during such events.
