Kareena Kapoor- The OG Mean Girl? Moments From Salman 'Bad Actor' Dig to Ameesha Pimples Remark

If Bollywood had a hall of fame for unfiltered commentary, Kareena Kapoor Khan would be its eternal chairperson. Long before social media outrage cycles and cancel culture turned every celebrity utterance into a national emergency, Kareena was out there casually torching egos, snubbing peers, and dropping truth bombs in interviews that read like entertainment gossip gold.

While others carefully wrapped themselves in PR-friendly blankets, Bebo was out declaring who had pimples, who could not act, and who lacked morals. In 2025, the internet has rediscovered that treasure trove of candor, and suddenly Kareena is being rebranded as the “OG Mean Girl” of Bollywood. And honestly, you cannot help but laugh at the sheer audacity.

The Video That Reponed Pandora's Box

The trigger for this new wave of Kareena chatter was not even her own doing. It began with Mrunal Thakur facing heat over an old clip where she trolled Bipasha Basu for her muscles and called herself far better. After the internet gave Mrunal a well deserved schooling, eagle eyed netizens went digging through archives and found Kareena’s old interviews where she made Mrunal look like an amateur in the art of casual shade. Suddenly, Reddit threads lit up with clips and quotes that reminded everyone just how gloriously unfiltered Kareena once was.

Calling Out Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Let us start with the time she lost Devdas to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Any other actress might have sighed, smiled and wished the team well. Kareena, on the other hand, branded director Sanjay Leela Bhansali a “confused director” who had no morals and no principles. Imagine dropping that line about the man who would go on to be called India’s grand cinematic visionary. It was not just shade, it was thunderstorm level honesty.

Taking a Dig at Sridevi

Kareena also went on record to say that Sridevi never had a historical hit. Yes, you read that right. Sridevi, the woman who gave Bollywood Mr India, Chandni, Lamhe and Nagina, was apparently not iconic enough in box office history according to Bebo. Was this factually incorrect? Maybe. Was it entertaining? Absolutely. It was classic Kareena: bold enough to say what others would never whisper.

The Hrithik and Ameesha Patel Episode

Her walkout from Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai has its own infamous anecdotes. When asked about the film’s success, she alleged that Rakesh Roshan focused too much on his son Hrithik while poor Ameesha Patel apparently had pimples and under eye bags on screen. Kareena did not merely pass on the role, she left scorched earth commentary behind. Imagine Ameesha quietly celebrating her blockbuster debut while Kareena dragged her face into the conversation. This is why people now call her Bollywood’s original Regina George.

The Salman Khan Bomb

Then came the ultimate grenade. Kareena called Salman Khan a “bad actor.” This was not the internet trolling Salman, not a disgruntled critic scribbling in a review. This was Kareena Kapoor, on record, saying it to journalists. Decades later, they would share screen space in Bodyguard, Kyon Kii, Dabanng 2 and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. But the old interview stands as proof that Kareena’s filter did not exist in the early 2000s.

Kareena On Weight and Sexiness

nother clip that aged like sour milk has Kareena saying, “Being fat is not sexy.” A statement that today’s body positivity activists would pounce on in seconds. Context matters here though. This was peak size zero Kareena who transformed into the nation’s fitness poster girl during Tashan. But rewatching it now, the internet is quick to label it tone deaf and harsh. Yet again, Kareena’s bluntness wins the clickbait race.

Love & Loyalty with Shahid Kapoor

Her candor was not limited to co stars and filmmakers. When she was in a relationship with Shahid Kapoor, she openly declared, “I will most definitely marry Shahid. I am not the kind to jump from one relationship to another. For me, love is for keeps.” The irony of how that ended is not lost on anyone. When the internet digs up such statements in 2025, it reads like a cosmic joke Kareena unknowingly scripted for herself.

From Aamir Khan To SRK Obsession

Kareena also once said, “Aamir’s good. I really liked him in Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, but out of all the Khans, I am a total Shah Rukh Khan fan.” A harmless fangirl line at the time, but amusing in hindsight considering she went on to work with Aamir in big films like 3 Idiots and Laal Singh Chaddha. Back then she declared her loyalties loudly. Today, fans are giggling at the contrast between her early honesty and her later professional choices.

Priyanka Chopra and Fashion

The Kareena Priyanka Chopra cold war was a tabloid staple. Kareena once dismissed Priyanka’s breakout hit by saying, “Heroine is far bigger and better than Fashion.” It is almost comical today because Fashion remains a defining moment for Priyanka, while Heroine is remembered mostly for Kareena’s audacity in promoting it. Even when she was losing the comparison, she still delivered the spiciest soundbites.

More Digs at Ameesha Patel

Her Ameesha fixation did not end with pimples. Kareena also said, “Okay, so I have given flops. But why am I still being paid more than Ameesha? I have the talent. I do not want Ameesha Patel’s history hits. I do not want to be mediocre in hit films. I would rather be brilliant in flop films.” That is so wonderfully self assured and shady at the same time that it could only have come from her.

Netizens React To The Archive

Once Reddit and Twitter resurfaced these gems, reactions poured in. Some laughed calling her the real life Poo. Others rolled their eyes saying her fans excuse disrespectful behavior by calling it sass. One user quipped, “Thank god she started at a time when celebrities were not crucified for singular statements on social media. But yes, she could use some diplomacy. SRK could teach her.” Another slammed, “She has forever been mean. I do not know what is iconic about that. Being disrespectful is not cool.”

Why Kareena Still Gets Away With It

The reason Kareena’s old comments are being revived with such glee is simple. They are entertaining. She may have bruised egos but she gave magazine readers their money’s worth. Before clickbait headlines, she was clickbait in human form. In a way, she anticipated today’s internet where bluntness goes viral faster than politeness. She may have said things that would spark instant outrage in 2025, but in the early 2000s it simply made her the most watchable interviewee.

Mean Girl Or Fearless Icon

So is Kareena Kapoor Khan truly the OG Mean Girl of Bollywood? Or was she just a fearless twenty something starlet who spoke her mind when others were muzzled by PR? The truth probably lies in between. She was undeniably rude at times, but she was also honest in a way that feels refreshing compared to the robotic diplomacy of today’s actors.

Kareena Kapoor - Today

Two decades later, the same words that once made people gasp now make the internet laugh. Kareena may not have cared for diplomacy but she cemented her place as Bollywood’s queen of candor. Whether you label her mean, sassy or brutally honest, one thing is clear. Nobody else did it like her. Kareena was Poo before Poo even existed. And perhaps that is why, even in 2025, she still dominates the gossip mill.

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