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Soon after posting the video, Babil deactivated his Instagram account. His family later released a statement to clarify the intention behind the clip.
Karan Johar empathises with Babil Khan’s emotional outburst.
Karan Johar has finally spoken about Babil Khan’s emotional meltdown that recently made headlines. Earlier this month, Babil, actor and son of the late Irrfan Khan, had posted a video on social media slamming fellow celebrities, only to delete it shortly after. While his family later issued a statement explaining his intention, many in the industry expressed concern and support.
In a new interview with Galatta Plus, Karan addressed the viral video and said he felt “terrible as a parent”. “I felt as bad as people did as a parent when I saw Babil’s meltdown. I felt terrible because I also have a son and a daughter,” the filmmaker shared.
Soon after posting the video, Babil deactivated his Instagram account. His family later released a statement to clarify the intention behind the clip. The statement read, “In the clip, Babil was sincerely acknowledging a few of his peers whom he believes are making meaningful contributions to the evolving landscape of Indian cinema. His mention of artists like Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav, Arjun Kapoor, and Arijit Singh came from a place of genuine admiration for their authenticity, passion, and efforts to restore credibility and heart in the industry.” Several celebrities came forward to support him for expressing himself fearlessly.
Meanwhile, Karan Johar also addressed the trolling and criticism around Nadaaniyan, the recent Dharma Productions-backed Netflix film starring Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor. Speaking on the backlash, he said, “Hating on Nadaaniyan became fashionable. The more you hate on it, the more videos you put out, the more engagement you will get. People are loving nepo kid bashing and I am like ‘move on.’”
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