All posts tagged: nepotism debate

Ahan Shetty says ‘social media has created a divide’ between him, Ahaan Panday: ‘We’re being put up against each other’

Ahan Shetty says ‘social media has created a divide’ between him, Ahaan Panday: ‘We’re being put up against each other’

Actor Ahan Shetty is making a comeback to the big screen with the upcoming release Border 2. While promoting the film, the actor spoke about the changing landscape for actors in the Hindi film industry, adding that social media tries to pit actors against one another even though there is no rivalry or competition between them. Ahan Shetty spoke about how social media has created a divide between him and other actors of his generation like Ahaan Panday. Ahan Shetty on social media’s divide In an interview with Bombay Times, Ahan said that he was often compared with Ahaan Panday, another one-film-old young actor who has seen a successful start with Saiyaara. The actor said, “Today, people just react to what they see in a 2-3 second clip. That’s what’s happening in my generation. We’re being put up against each other. I know there are comparisons between Ahaan Panday and me. I know that guy. I know how hard he’s worked for his film and everything that he’s done to prepare for it. There’s no …

Ahan Shetty Reacts To Comparisons With Saiyaara Star Ahaan Panday: ‘There’s No Competition Between Us’ | Bollywood News

Ahan Shetty Reacts To Comparisons With Saiyaara Star Ahaan Panday: ‘There’s No Competition Between Us’ | Bollywood News

Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 15:42 IST Ahan Shetty reacted to comparisons between him and Ahaan Panday, and said that social media pits people against each other. Ahan Shetty Reacts To Comparisons With Saiyaara Star Ahaan Panday Suniel Shetty’s son, Ahan Shetty, is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Border 2’ starring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Varun Dhawan. In a recent interview, he opened up about how social media pits people against each other, and pointed out that audiences today form instant opinions based on short 2-3 second clips, without understanding the full context. He also reacted to the comparisons between himself and Ahaan Panday, and made it clear that there is no competition or rivalry between them. He said that he knows the Saiyaara star personally, and respects the hard work and dedication he has put into his film. Ahan Shetty Addresses Comparisons With Ahaan Panday In an interview with Bombay Times, Ahan Shetty said, “Today, people just react to what they see in a 2-3 second clip. That’s what’s happening …

Karan Johar Says He’ll Keep Launching Star Kids: ‘Am I The Face Of Bollywood Hate?’

Karan Johar Says He’ll Keep Launching Star Kids: ‘Am I The Face Of Bollywood Hate?’

Last Updated:May 16, 2025, 00:07 IST Karan Johar addresses trolling for launching star kids and defends his support for outsiders and talent beyond Bollywood lineage. Karan Johar opens up about the ‘nepotism’ tag. Karan Johar has once again addressed the long-standing nepotism debate and the criticism he frequently faces for launching star kids. In a recent conversation with Galatta Plus, the filmmaker opened up about being labelled “the face of Bollywood hate” and clarified his stance on working with industry insiders and outsiders alike. Speaking about the backlash to Nadaaniyan, which marked the acting debut of Saif Ali Khan’s son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Karan said he’s often trolled for producing the film, but his work with outsiders rarely gets acknowledged. “Cinema intellectuals will gush about anybody else but if it’s Dharma Productions, they will say nothing,” he said, before adding that his collaborations with director Neeraj Ghaywan, who is not from the film industry, often go unnoticed. Karan had previously backed Ghaywan’s Ajeeb Daastaans and is producing his upcoming project Homebound. Commenting on the amount …

Karan Johar Slams Trolls Calling Alia Bhatt ‘Nepo Kid’: ‘You’ve Got To Be Most Idiotic Person’

Karan Johar Slams Trolls Calling Alia Bhatt ‘Nepo Kid’: ‘You’ve Got To Be Most Idiotic Person’

Last Updated:May 15, 2025, 23:26 IST Alia and Karan share a mentor-mentee bond that has only grown deeper over the years. Karan has often referred to her as his “first daughter”. Alia Bhatt made her Bollywood debut in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Karan Johar has come out in support of Alia Bhatt, addressing the constant nepotism allegations the actress faces. Johar, who launched Alia in his 2012 directorial Student Of The Year, has often been accused of favouring her and pushing her career, a claim he has repeatedly denied. In a new interview with Baradwaj Rangan for Galatta Plus, Karan didn’t hold back when asked about Alia being labelled a “nepo kid.” He said, “Have you seen Highway? Have you seen Udta Punjab? Have you seen Raazi? Have you seen Gangubai? Just see her movies. If you are still calling her a nepo kid, then you’ve got to be the most idiotic person on this planet. And no one can help you.” Alia and Karan share a mentor-mentee bond that …

Karan Johar is not okay with the ‘career-destroyer tag’ people have given him: ‘Maine bas aapna kaam kiya’ | Bollywood

Karan Johar is not okay with the ‘career-destroyer tag’ people have given him: ‘Maine bas aapna kaam kiya’ | Bollywood

Filmmaker Karan Johar is done with people blaming him for destroying careers in Bollywood. In a recent conversation with Raj Shamani on his podcast, the filmmaker shared that people like to ridicule him instead of appreciating his contribution. Also read: Suhana is ‘terrific’, Aryan a ‘rare personality’ who works 20 hours: Karan Johar defends star kids amid nepotism debate At that moment, Karan is looking forward to his film Homebound with actors Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa. Karan on ‘destroying’ people’s careers “People say iske iska career destroy kiya. Maine kisi ka kuch nahi kiya. Maine bas aapna kaam kiya (People say that I have destroyed careers of many. I have not done anything like that. I just did my job). This is a belief. Negativity travels, positivity doesn’t. Fashion sa hogaya hai burai karne ka (It has become a trend to badmouth people). Love me, hate me, but don’t be indifferent to me. You talk so much about it, and that means I matter”. Karan mentioned that people praise Adarsh Gourav today, …