Arshad Warsi recently sparked a controversy with his remarks about Prabhas ' role in ' Kalki 2898 AD ', drawing trolls and criticism from fans online. Reflecting on the backlash in a recent interview, Arshad admitted that the initial wave of negativity caught him off guard, but he now feels unbothered by it.

Arshad reflected on the downside of stardom, sharing that it was his first experience facing such negativity. He acknowledged that everyone is entitled to their opinions in a democracy and noted that, as a positive person, negativity can initially affect him. However, having dealt with similar challenges before, he now feels unaffected by criticism. “We have been in situations where stones were thrown, so it doesn't bother me anymore,” he shared in a chat with India Today.

Addressing the controversy, Arshad Warsi dismissed claims that he had disabled comments on his social media, humorously admitting that he doesn’t know how to do that. When asked if the incident made him more cautious about his public remarks, he joked that he would love every film and actor unconditionally in the future.

The ' Munna Bhai MBBS ' actor also addressed speculation that the controversy was a publicity stunt for his upcoming film, clarifying that he had no idea about the film’s release date at the time. He remarked that some people create controversies for content, but such incidents and their outcomes are never planned.

In an earlier conversation with YouTuber Samdish Bhatia, Arshad Warsi had commented that Prabhas' character in 'Kalki 2898 AD' looked like a joker. “I am really sad. Why did they make him look like a joker? I wanted to see a Mad Max. I wanted to see Mel Gibson there. Tumne usko kya bana diya yaar? Kyu karte ho aisa? Mujhe nahi samajh mein aata,” he said. In the same chat, he had praised Amitabh Bachchan ’s screen presence in the film.

Arshad Warsi’s 'Bandaa Singh Chaudhary' is set to release on October 25.