Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Suneel Darshan Criticizes Twinkle Khanna's Role in Mela
Suneel Darshan, the filmmaker, has criticized Twinkle Khanna's role in the film Mela, saying she was not suitable for the part and that her public remarks about the film lacked dignity.
Twinkle Khanna has often joked about the film's failure, which has upset Darshan.
The film, released in 2000, starred Aamir Khan, Faisal Khan, and Twinkle Khanna and was directed by Dharmesh Darshan.
Despite poor reviews and box office performance, Mela has gained a cult following online.
Suneel Darshan criticized Twinkle Khanna's casting in Mela, believing she was not suitable for the role.
Darshan felt Twinkle's public remarks about the film lacked dignity and were disrespectful.
Twinkle Khanna has often joked about the film's failure, including on Koffee With Karan.
Mela, released in 2000, starred Aamir Khan, Faisal Khan, and Twinkle Khanna and was directed by Dharmesh Darshan.
Despite poor reviews and box office performance, Mela has gained a cult following online.
- Who
- Suneel Darshan, Twinkle Khanna, Aamir Khan, Faisal Khan, Dharmesh Darshan
- What
- Criticism of Twinkle Khanna's role in the film Mela and her public remarks about it.
- When
- The film was released in 2000, and the criticism was made recently.
- Where
- The film is set in India, and the criticism was made in interviews.
- Why
- Suneel Darshan believed Twinkle Khanna was not suitable for the role and felt her public remarks lacked dignity.
Suneel Darshan's Perspective
Twinkle Khanna's Perspective
Casting Decision
Suneel Darshan's Perspective
Suneel Darshan believed Twinkle Khanna was not suitable for the role and that the film needed a more established actress like Karisma Kapoor.
Twinkle Khanna's Perspective
Twinkle Khanna has not publicly defended her casting but has often joked about the film's failure.
Public Remarks
Suneel Darshan's Perspective
Darshan felt that Twinkle's public remarks about the film lacked dignity and were disrespectful.
Twinkle Khanna's Perspective
Twinkle Khanna has made light of the film's failure, joking about it on various occasions.
- Film Title
- Mela
- Release Year
- 2000
- Director
- Dharmesh Darshan
- Producer
- Tahir Hussain
- Lead Actors
- Aamir Khan, Faisal Khan, Twinkle Khanna
- Genre
- Action Drama
- Box Office Performance
- Underperformed
- Current Status
- Cult Following Online