Filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap has stirred controversy again with strong remarks about Bollywood star Aamir Khan, calling him “the most cunning fox” and accusing him of being overly controlling on set.

In an interview with Bollywood Thikana, the Dabangg director shared his difficult experience working with Aamir during ad film shoots. “He’s very manipulative. Working with him is exhausting — he interferes in everything: editing, direction, everything. It’s an entire ecosystem built for control,” Kashyap said.

He also mocked Aamir’s reputation for perfectionism, calling it a “myth.” “If Aamir gives 25 takes, his first and last are often the same. He keeps saying, ‘One more, one more,’ but there’s nothing new in it,” Kashyap said, adding that the actor’s insistence on retakes gives only the illusion of hard work.

Kashyap questioned why top directors continue working with Aamir despite his alleged interference. “Why do Rajkumar Hirani and Rakesh Omprakash Mehra keep going back to him? What does Aamir have that others don’t?” he asked.

He also criticised Aamir’s social image, claiming the actor hasn’t contributed enough during national crises. Referring to Dangal, Kashyap said Aamir profited massively but “did nothing” to help Mahavir Phogat, whose life inspired the hit film.

Source: NDTV