Emraan Hashmi and Ranveer Allahbadia talk friendships, struggles, and India’s Got Latent controversy

YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, opened up about his recent challenges and the meaning of true friendships in a new episode of The Ranveer Show featuring actor Emraan Hashmi.

The episode saw a candid exchange as the duo reflected on personal struggles, the nature of fame, and support systems during tough times.

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While promoting his upcoming film Ground Zero, Emraan shared that he was aware of the controversy surrounding Allahbadia during the India's Got Latent episode. Ranveer had faced criticism after making a joke about parental sex on the show hosted by Samay Raina. Addressing it, Ranveer said, "I don't know if you're familiar with what happened in my life in the last 2-3 months." To this, Emraan replied, "Everyone knows it."

Speaking from his own experience, Emraan said, "When your chips are down, you really find out who your true friends are. Everyone else quietly slips away. And then you’re left with the people who truly matter. They are the ones who support you when you’re down. Those are your real friends."

He also highlighted the superficial nature of relationships in the film industry, noting how the term 'friend' is often misused. "The people you party with, who come into your life just to get something from you—those are need-based relationships, not real friendships. That’s also part of the glamour," he said.

Reflecting on his own low point in the industry, Emraan spoke about the phase when some of his films failed to perform at the box office. "I’ve been fortunate to ride a successful wave in my career. But around 2018–2019, when a few of my films didn’t work at the box office - that was probably the lowest point for me. Cheat India and The Body, for instance. I’ve seen how the industry serenades you during your high points. At one point, I couldn’t even stand in my living room - it was filled with flowers and gifts on my birthday. But when the tables turn after just one Friday, all of that stops."

He went on to reflect on how fame can distort perceptions of love and loyalty. "You become a commodity. You start confusing that attention with love. But the truth is - they don’t actually love you. You’re just a means to their end. You are merely a return on the investment they make."

Emraan Hashmi is currently preparing for the release of Ground Zero, directed by Tejas Vijay Deoskar and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment. Set against the backdrop of conflict-torn Kashmir, the film is slated to hit theatres on April 25.