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Emraan Hashmi recently reflected on the infamous controversy that surrounded his appearance on Koffee with Karan, where he called Aishwarya Rai 'plastic.' The actor, currently busy with promotions for his upcoming OTT show, Showtime (releasing on March 8 on Disney+ Hotstar), shared his experience and the aftermath of his comment. During an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Emraan was asked if his character in Showtime, backed by Karan Johar, was similar to his persona on Koffee with Karan season 4 in 2014. This prompted Emraan to recall the backlash he faced for his comment about Aishwarya Rai.

 
 
 
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Emraan revealed that after the rapid-fire round on Koffee with Karan, where he was asked to name the actor that comes to his mind when he hears the word 'plastic,' he replied with 'Aishwarya (Rai).' He recounted the reaction on set, saying, "When that rapid-fire round happened, Karan had cut the shot, and he just looked around on the set and everyone was dumbfounded. He asked 'Can you actually keep this (Emraan's answer)?' And a couple of people behind the camera said 'Yes.'"

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Emraan's statement on the show caused quite a stir in the media and among fans. However, he clarified in a 2014 interview with Hindustan Times, saying, “I didn’t mean it. I’m a big fan of Aishwarya. It’s the format of the show. I can't not say things and not win the hamper. I love her. I have always been a great admirer of her work. I knew people would make a big deal out of it… so what, people make a big deal out of nonsense all the time.”

Emraan's experience serves as a reminder of the impact words can have, especially in the world of entertainment where statements can quickly become headlines. Despite the controversy, Emraan remains a fan of Aishwarya Rai and has moved on from the incident.