Comedian Zakir Khan critiques Bollywood's box office claims and industry disparities at the Chetak Screen Awards

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Comedian Zakir Khan humorously critiqued Bollywood's box office claims and industry disparities at the 2026 Chetak Screen Awards. Khan satirized inflated box office figures, the illusion of OTT success metrics, and the struggles of film crews, highlighting how success is often marketed rather than earned. The awards ceremony, revived after seven years, also saw "Durandar" win 14 awards, with Ranveer Singh and Yami Gautam taking home acting honors.


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