Karan Johar slams troll for calling him ‘nepo kid ka daijaan' after heaping praises on Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda's ‘Saiyaara'; Filmmaker says, 'Chup kar..aur khud kuch kaam kar'
's debut Bollywood film 'Saiyaara' has been getting love and appreciation left, right, and center. The film has impressed the audience and critics alike, and the box office numbers speak for themselves.
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Amid all this, the industry is also showering the debutants with love and heaping praise on Mohit Suri as well as the entire team for bringing the magic of romance back on the big screen. Director and producer
also recently shared a long post appreciating the movie, Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, Mohit Suri, and the whole gang of 'Saiyaara' that made the film happen. On the one hand, where a lot of internet users agreed with a long post shared by Karan Johar, one of the netizens trolled the filmmaker and called him 'nepo kid ka daijaan' in the comment section.
Karan, who usually isn't seen paying much heed to such comments, this time, responded and slammed the troll.
Karan Johar slams troll for calling him 'nepo kid ka daijaan'
"A gaya nepo kid ka daijaan (Nanny for nepo kids have come)," read the comment sent by an internet user. Replying to it, Karan wrote, '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)!!!!'
Karan Johar's response was supported by several other internet users.
Appreciating Karan's stand, one of the netizens commented - 'great karan sir finally apny ase troller ko jawab dia 🔥🔥🔥 hope you will caste aneet this saiyara leading actress in your next opposite kartik karyan in nagzeela 🔥❤️and in other movies too.'
'Every time, it's not necessary to point out nepotism. If people are talented, they should be appreciated. You said it very well,' pointed out another netizen.
Karan Johar's heartfelt appreciation for 'Saiyaara'
On Monday, after watching 'Saiyaara,' Karan Johar wrote this on his social media handle - ' I don't remember the last time I felt like this after watching a film …. Tears flowing and yet the feeling of immense joy… Joy for the fact that a love story has conquered the silver screen and made the nation fall in love …. 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! 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….,'
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he continued.
Further, lauding the new commers, he added, '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!'
'My congratulations to the entire music and technical team of #saiyaara .. ( special mention to the brilliant editing team) and a special shout out to the casting queen @shanoosharmarahihai ! Love you Shanoo!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️,' he concluded.
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