Karan Johar pens note on The Archies director Zoya Akhtar’s struggle: ‘She had more actors turn her down than most tables at high end restaurants’

Karan Johar posted the trailer and mocked the nepotism debate in his caption as he wrote, “Zoya and I grew up together…she was the wiser one, the smarter one and still is! She waited 7 years to start her first film (so much for nepotism and privilege), she had more actors turn her down than most tables at high end restaurants.”

Karan continued, “She still, with passion and perseverance, got to make Luck By Chance…which was the most critically acclaimed film of that year but didn’t have that luck at the box office. She then directed my favourite ZO Akhtar film ZNMD, keeping her conviction intact (was told to edit it tighter, remove driving shots in a “road trip “ film, add an item song). She listened to her inner voice and not anyone else and made a super hit award winning film!”

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In his caption, Karan Johar also rooted for the young cast and praised the trailer of The Archies, which is the Hindi adaptation of the popular American comic.

He wrote, “Everyone has a journey! She (Zoya) has had her one! After the monumental success of Gully Boy the world was at her feet but her weapon of belief took her back to her childhood memories of her favourite comic book! She could have made a film with an ensemble of superstars but she made what she believed in! Zo! The trailer is reflective of everything you stand for, which is YOUR paramount conviction! The 7 kids are blessed to work under your priceless guidance! So excited for you Zoya and the exciting ensemble of talent ! Welcome to the movies!!!!”

The Archies will release on Netflix on December 7.