Karan Johar Reacts to Trolling of Ibrahim Ali Khan & Khushi Kapoor Over Nadaaniyan: ‘Mujhe Bas Taras Aata Hai’

Karan Johar Reacts to Trolling of Ibrahim Ali Khan & Khushi Kapoor Over Nadaaniyan: Filmmaker Karan Johar has launched Ibrahim Ali Khan into Bollywood through Ainadaaniyan: the film, which features Saif Ali Khan's son, has unfortunately received a considerable backlash over its cringe-worthy dialogues. Even its acting was criticized. Now, during the trailer launch event of his upcoming production Akaal, the filmmaker addressed the slams on this feature film.

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Karan Johar on Nadaaniyan backlash

During the event, when asked about Nadaaniyan and the trolling of Ibrahim and Khushi Kapoor, Karan said, "Main bas ye hi kahunga, ek purani film ka alfaaz hai ki kuch toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna... chhodo bekaar ki baatein, beet na jaaye raina" (I would just say this—there’s a famous line from an old film: People will always talk; it's their job to do so… let go of unnecessary chatter before the night slips away)."

He further talked about harsh reviews by critics and trolls, “My relationship with the critics never changes towards them according to their reviews. That is your work. I don't have any conspiracy theory that they are doing it deliberately to bring down the film. Kabhi kabhi trollers karte hain, voh bhi benaam log hai, bechare unka apna problem hai, voh hum par nikal rahe hain. Unke liye mujhe bas taras aata hai aur kuch nahi (Sometimes, trolls do these things, but they are nameless people, poor souls who are venting their own problems on us. I only feel pity for them, nothing else)."

He further added, “I genuinely respect all the critics. But when you read certain things, you think they are someone's daughter and son, their parents also read those things. A critic wrote, I want to kick this film. I have a problem with those people who write this.

Karan also playfully referenced his films when he said, "I don't have problem with any critics, Aapki raaye hai, hum accept karte hain, humari bhi Nadaaniyan hai, kuch Gustakhiyan hain toh kabhi Gehraiyaan hain (You have your opinions, and we accept them. We too have our moments of naivety, some missteps, and at times, even deep emotions)," leading to cheers from the crowd. He also said, “But when you say such things, it’s a reflection on you and not on the film.”

About Nadaaniyan

Nadaaniyan is a teen romantic comedy directed by Shauna Gautam making her directorial debut. The only feature of Ibrahim was supposed to be with Khushi Kapoor, daughter of Boney Kapoor. The movie premiered on Netflix on March 7, but had a very blunt reception. Not only the entire scenario and story of the film but also the dialogues seem extremely cringe-y. While the actors' actual abilities were questioned through unimpressed comments on the internet, in addition to them, the cast includes: Archana Puran Singh, Meezaan Jafri, Dia Mirza, Jugal Hansraj, Suniel Shetty, Mahima Chaudhry, and others playing the said roles.

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About Akaal

The truth is that Akaal is an attempt at directing by Gippy Grewal, which saw Karan Johar produce a film in the Punjabi language for the very first time.

Stars such as Nimrat Khaira, Nikitin Dheer, Gurpreet Ghuggi, and others are part of his cast in the film.

Sharing the news of their collaboration, Karan wrote on Instagram, "Our happy faces lapping up all the excitement that you guys showed for our collaboration - Akaal! Standing tall on the cusp of changing horizons of films - marking our entrance into Punjabi cinema with the strongest, kindest & warmest hands to guide us through - @gippygrewal and team. Thank you for being our pillars of strength, we cannot wait to experience this magic with you. It’s true, sacche Punjabi logon ke dil bohot bade hote hain... aur humein iss dil mein aur aapke cinema gharon mein jagah dene ke liye bohot bohot shukriya! #Akaal releasing worldwide in cinemas on 10 April, in Punjabi & Hindi."

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