I actually like it. He has clear idea about his capability & isn't delusional like others. So he decided to gracefully bow out.
Could he have given statements that he is afraid of SRK & Pathan? It's already pretty obvious from the statement they have published. Did he really need to be more clear & blunt? After all it's showbiz & he has to think of his own image too. Boasting too much is bad but playing yourself down isn't a smart move either!
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