Madhuri Dixit made her OTT debut with Karan Johar’s web series The Fame Game that recently released on Netflix. The show garnered mixed to negative reviews with criticism towards its poor execution and unlikeable characters. 

However, there is a scene in the show that has now gone viral on social media. In the said scene, Madhuri Dixit, who is playing a superstar, is seen slamming a young star on the red carpet as she tries to mock her. 

Madhuri says, “You don't need my blessings really. You young stars these days have PR, stylists, trainers, you have everything. Actually, you don't even need talent, let alone my blessings.” 

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Taking a screengrab of the scene, a user posted it on Reddit with the caption, “Apply some ice on burnt areas!”

Take a look at the post below: 

Soon after the post, one user reacted, “Madhuri would have enjoyed this scene and saying that dialogue.” Another pointed out, “And this series is produced by Dharma...” One user also mentioned something similar, “Ironically Karan produced this”.

Another commented, “I enjoyed the whole conversation between them so much truth being spoken in this series so far”. 

One comment read, “Yes, Suhana Khushi Shanaya Alia Jhanvi Sara Alaaya Nyssa Ibrahim Agastya Ayush Karan Deol, Bobby's wooden son...and all other clueless talentless fame chasers should stare at Madhuri's lines!!! But instead, they will tell us they are not nepo products!!” 

A user wrote, “Fame Game is like Bollywood trolling itself I like how the writers are using their creative liberties to take shots on Bollywoodwalas without taking their names LMAO”.

Take a look at some of the reactions below: 

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Produced by Karan Johar under Dharmatic, The Fame Game is created by Sri Rao and is helmed by Karishma Kohli and Bejoy Nambiar. 

Besides Madhuri Dixit, the show also stars Sanjay Kapoor, Manav Kaul and Suhasini Mulay.

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