Overview

• Simran's JFW Movie Awards acceptance speech recounted a past slight about her choice of 'aunty roles' over 'dabba roles,' sparking widespread speculation online.
• Social media users speculated that her remarks were aimed at actress Jyotika, who stars in the web series 'Dabba Cartel.'
• In follow-up interviews on May 22, 2025, Simran clarified that her comments were misinterpreted and praised 'Dabba Cartel' as a good web series.
• She revealed that the intended recipient of her comments privately apologized, saying, 'I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt you.'
• Simran emphasized the importance of respecting diverse acting choices, highlighting her preference for substantial roles like her character in 'Kannathil Muthamittal.'