Bollywood – Daisy Shah Responds Firmly to Troll Over Iftaar Video
Bollywood – Bollywood actor Daisy Shah has addressed a social media controversy after a video showing her preparing food during an iftaar gathering began circulating online. The clip triggered debate after a social media user questioned the actress’s views by linking the video with her past comments about firecrackers. Shah responded directly, rejecting the comparison and urging people not to spread hostility under the guise of religious differences.
Social Media Post Triggers Online Debate
The controversy began when a user on the platform X, previously known as Twitter, shared a short video featuring Daisy Shah helping prepare food for an iftaar gathering. Alongside the clip, the user attempted to criticize the actress by suggesting a contradiction between her presence at an iftaar event and her earlier stance against firecrackers.
The post quickly gained attention and sparked discussion among users, with many questioning the intent behind drawing such a comparison. Some social media users also defended the actress, pointing out that attending cultural or religious gatherings does not conflict with personal views on environmental or social issues.
Daisy Shah Rejects Comparison
Daisy Shah responded publicly to the criticism through her official account on X. In her reply, she clarified that the comparison between firecrackers and cooking food during iftaar was baseless and misleading.
She emphasized that the two subjects are entirely unrelated and expressed disappointment over attempts to provoke religious tension through social media commentary. Shah also remarked that spreading negativity in the name of religion only deepens divisions and urged people to move away from such narratives.
Her response quickly attracted attention online, with several users supporting her stance and praising the calm but firm tone of her reply.
Early Career and Entry into Films
Before becoming an actor, Daisy Shah began her career in the film industry as an assistant to well-known choreographer Ganesh Acharya. During this period, she worked behind the scenes on projects such as Zameen and Khakee, gaining early experience in film production and choreography.
After working with Acharya, she moved into modelling and appeared in several photo shoots and advertising campaigns. Her growing presence in the modelling industry eventually opened the door for opportunities in cinema.
Her first major acting opportunity came when Kannada filmmaker Harsha approached her for the film Chingari. Around the same time, she also appeared in a special dance number in the Hindi film Khuda Kasam, which starred Sunny Deol and Tabu.
Film Debut and Bollywood Breakthrough
Daisy Shah made her acting debut with the 2011 Kannada film Bhadra. That same year, she also appeared in the Hindi film Bodyguard, where she played the character Ammu. The film was an official remake of the Malayalam movie of the same name and starred Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor in lead roles.
Following this appearance, she continued working in various projects and performed dance numbers in films including the Kannada movie Bachchan and the Hindi film Bloody Isshq.
Her major breakthrough in Hindi cinema came in 2014 when she was cast opposite Salman Khan in Jai Ho. The film introduced her to a wider audience and marked her formal debut as a lead actor in Bollywood.
Later Projects and Television Appearance
After Jai Ho, Daisy Shah appeared in several films across different genres. She portrayed the character Kaya alongside Karan Singh Grover in Hate Story 3 and later acted in Ramratan. In 2018, she played the role of Sanjana in the action film Race 3.
Beyond films, Shah also explored television. In 2023, she participated in the stunt-based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13. Competing alongside several well-known television personalities, she eventually finished in the 11th position.
Recent Film Appearance
Daisy Shah was most recently seen in Mystery of the Tattoo, directed by Kalaiarasi Sathappan and Ganesh Mahadevan. The film features an ensemble cast including Arjun Rampal, Rohit Raaj, Manoj Joshi, Ameesha Patel, Myra Sareen, Tom Hendryk, Arun Kapur, Saira Pandhal, Jamie Lambe, and Suki Chottmore.
Although the recent online controversy briefly placed her in the spotlight, Shah’s response has once again drawn attention to the challenges public figures often face on social media platforms.