The topic of punctuality among movie stars has once again come under the spotlight after Emraan Hashmi’s viral remark during a promotional event for Yami Gautam’s film Haq. Praising Yami for her professionalism, Emraan commented that she is among the few who arrive on time, before taking an apparent dig at others by saying, “Arey kuch log toh aate hi nahin” implying that some actors don’t even show up on set. The candid comment quickly went viral, stirring intense debate among fans and film circles.

The controversy gained traction as many began connecting Emraan’s statement to Salman Khan, with whom he shared screen space in Tiger 3. The speculation grew stronger after Tamil filmmaker AR Murugadoss recently accused Salman of being unpunctual during the shoot of Sikandar, alleging that his tardiness disrupted production schedules. Fans believe Emraan may have indirectly referenced a similar experience while working with the Bollywood superstar.

Another section of fans speculated that the remark might have been aimed at Pawan Kalyan, who co-starred with Emraan in the Telugu blockbuster OG. Given Pawan’s dual commitments as Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and an actor, some wondered if scheduling conflicts played a role. Yet, reports clarify that Pawan worked extensive hours to complete OG on time, and some scenes were delayed instead due to Emraan’s own health issues. With no direct names mentioned, the actor’s cryptic comment continues to fuel heated discussions across both Bollywood and Tollywood.