Jigra Actor Akashdeep Sabir Taunts Kareena Kapoor: “Couldn’t Afford a Watchman Despite Charging ₹21 Crore per Film”

The director-actor questions the absence of night security and full-time staff after Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing incident.

February 4, 2025: Filmmaker and actor Akashdeep Sabir recently commented on Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan’s personal security arrangements, following the January stabbing incident at Saif’s residence. Speaking with Lehren Retro, Akashdeep mocked Kareena, suggesting that despite her hefty ₹21 crore per film fee, she couldn’t afford a watchman or a full-time night driver for their safety.

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Akashdeep criticized the couple for relying on CCTV systems for building security, stating, “A CCTV camera doesn’t stop a crime; it only helps solve it later. Just because you have 30 cameras doesn’t make it safe.”

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The remarks were in reference to the January incident where Saif, 54, was attacked by an intruder in a robbery attempt at his Mumbai residence. The actor underwent surgery and made his first public appearance on Monday evening at a Netflix event, saying it felt “nice to be standing” again.

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Pay Parity Discussion:

Akashdeep also touched on the topic of pay disparity in Bollywood, mentioning that Kareena’s decision to charge high fees marked a shift in pay parity for female actors. However, his wife Sheeba pointed out that male actors still face more pressure from flops, explaining the difference in earnings between genders.

Saif’s Recovery and Public Reappearance:

Saif was discharged four days after undergoing surgery for the attack. He attended Netflix’s slate announcement event on Monday, marking his first public appearance since the incident. Reflecting on the couple’s ordeal, Akashdeep concluded, “They have been through a lot; let’s allow them to recover.”

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