Viral again: When Ajay & Sanjay failed to name an intelligent actress, Abhishek chose Aishwarya

A throwback moment from television is suddenly back in the spotlight. A decade-old clip from Yaaron Ki Baaraat featuring Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt and Abhishek Bachchan has resurfaced online, and Reddit can’t stop talking about it. The episode of Yaaron Ki Baraat showed the three actors reminiscing about their friendship. But it’s one particular game segment that has now caught everyone’s attention.

A Game That Turned Awkward

In the viral clip, the actors are asked to write down answers to light-hearted questions about actresses. When asked to name the most beautiful actress, Ajay Devgn wrote Madhubala, Sanjay Dutt chose Vyjayanthimala, and Abhishek Bachchan wrote down Aishwarya.

The mood shifted with the next question: Who is the most intelligent actress you have worked with? Ajay Devgn displayed his pad with the word “difficult.” Sanjay Dutt wrote “koi nahi” (no one). Abhishek Bachchan, once again, wrote Aishwarya Rai. The audience burst into laughter at the time, and the moment appeared to be taken as harmless fun.

But ten years later, viewers are reading it very differently.

Reddit Reacts: ‘Not Cool’ or ‘Just a Joke’?

Reddit users have dug out the clip and sparked a debate around the responses. Many have pointed out that the actors have worked with performers like Konkona Sen Sharma, Tabu and Vidya Balan, questioning how none of them were considered “intelligent.”

Some comments called the answers disappointing, while others argued that it reflected a larger issue in the industry, where male stars are often placed on a pedestal. A few users also mentioned that not naming their own wives seemed odd, though others defended Abhishek Bachchan for openly praising Aishwarya Rai.

There were also voices saying the moment should not be blown out of proportion, as it was meant to be a playful segment on a talk show from another time.

Has the Conversation Changed?

The clip may be old, but the discussion around it feels current. Over the past decade, conversations about gender respect and representation in cinema have grown louder. Social media has made it easier for audiences to revisit and reassess past moments.

While the actors themselves have not responded to the renewed chatter, the resurfaced video shows how quickly perspectives can shift. What once drew laughs now invites scrutiny.