Karan Johar slams troll for calling him ‘nepo baby ka daijaan’ after he praises Ahaan Panday’s Saiyaara: ‘Khud kuch kaam kar’

“Proudest that my Alma mater @yrf has bought love back!!! Back to the movies …. Back to our Industry…. Adi I love you and feel so proud to say that I am a YRF student for life! @awidhani what a debut as producer!!! That ball is now officially out of the park,” Johar added. Saiyaara is produced by Akshaye Widhani under the banner of Aditya Chopra’s Yash Raj Films. Johar began his career as an assistant director to Chopra in his 1995 seminal romantic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.

“Congratulations! @mohitsuri makes the best film of his career and am blown away by his storytelling , his craft and his magnificent use of music… the music is not just a pillar but a character in this film…,” Karan wrote further, adding, “What a debut @ahaanpandayy!!!!! You broke my heart and yet energised me as a filmmaker. Your eyes spoke volumes, and I can’t wait to see your journey ahead…. You are spectacular!!!!! Welcome to the movies!!! @aneetpadda_, you gorgeous girl. How lovely and amazing are you!!! Your silences spoke volumes, and your vulnerability and strength moved me to tears…. Both Ahaan and you were beyond magical!”

 

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Ahaan is the cousin of Ananya Panday, whom Johar launched with his 2019 production, Punit Malhotra’s campus caper Student of the Year 2. Ananya has regularly collaborated with Johar’s banner Dharma Productions since then, in films like Gehraiyaan (2022), Liger (2022), Kesari Chapter 2, and the upcoming Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri and Chaand Mera Dil. She also made her OTT debut with his production Call Me Bae last year, which has been renewed for another season by Prime Video India.

This association promoted a troll to call Johar “nepo babies ka daijaan” (nanny of nepo babies) in the comment section. But Johar didn’t sit quiet. He hit back with a comment: “Chup kar!!! Ghar baithe baithee negativity mat paal! Do bachon ka kaam dekh !! Aur khud kuch kaam kar!!!” (Shut up! Don’t breed negativity sitting at home! Watch the work of the two kids! And do some work yourself).

Saiyaara has become the highest opening film starring newcomers in Hindi cinema. It’s earned Rs 83 crore over its opening weekend.