Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, Ahmed reflected on what he described as the difference between an actor's public image and their behaviour behind the scenes. Recounting the incident, Ahmed said he was repeatedly mocked by a fellow actor who is around 40 years younger than him. "I know I am bald, tanned and short," Ahmed said, adding that he is comfortable joking about his own appearance. According to Ahmed, the actor also made loud remarks about his leather bag and referred to a past occasion when Ahmed had assessed his acting abilities early in his career. The veteran actor alleged that during another project together, the younger actor continued making disparaging comments, questioning why Ahmed was still being cast and joking that he always acted the same and had the same hairstyle.