Mumbai: Filmmaker Karan Johar, known for preferring star kids in his movies, has once again stirred a debate by roping in actor Saif Ali Khan’s son Ibrahim for his upcoming project.
Karan took to his Instagram handle on Wednesday and shared a bunch of pictures featuring Ibrahim.
Along with the pictures, Karan wrote, “I met Amrita or Dingy, how the loved ones like to call her…when I was just 12 years old. She did a film for @dharmamovies with my father called Duniya, and I remember so vividly the grace, the energy & the commandment over the camera she had.”
“BUT, what I remember the most is the warmest Chinese dinner with her and her hairstylist of the time after our first meeting, followed by a James Bond movie! She treated me like her own the second we met and that was the power of her grace…which lives on through her and her children too!” he added.
“With Saif, it was in Anand Mahendru’s office where I first met him. Young, suave, charming & effortless…VERY much like the first time I met Ibrahim. And a strong friendship that continues from our generation to luckily our kids!!! I know this family for 40 years. Worked with them in different capacities – Duniya with Amrita, Kal Ho Naa Ho to Kurbaan with Saif and of course, Simmba with Sara followed by many more (to come!!) I know this family for the heart they have,” he shared.
“Films are in their blood, their genes and their passion. We make way for a new wave of talent, one that I cannot wait for the world to see. So, stay tuned as @iakpataudi makes his way into your hearts and soon…onto the screens! (Red heart and clapper board emojis),” posted Karan, while announcing Ibrahim’s launch in films.
Reacting to Karan’s post, a user wrote, “You will launch Taimur and Jeh also ..uplifting the uplifted.”
Another commented, “Karan Johar back at it, putting the capital N in Nepotism.”
One person commented, “No talent required whatsoever! This is the resume..! Lab grown body and connections with Karan Johar.. no wonder India is full of mediocre people promoting mediocrity!”
“Another nepo baby,” said another.
Ibrahim Ali Khan will be making his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar’s home production ‘Naadaniyaan’ alongside Sridevi and Boney Kapoor’s daughter Khushi Kapoor.
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