Karan Johar’s name has pretty much become synonymous with ‘nepotism’ in the film industry and its fans. The whole debacle started with Kangana Ranaut speaking her mind about his alleged nepotistic tendencies, on his show. The debate on the truth of the matter has taken many a turn since then, with many picking sides. And despite Karan taking his signature indifferent attitude to the accusations, they seem to refuse to die down.
It was only a few months back that he was called “The Baap of Nepotism“, for launching star kids Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar.
Karan is now facing a similar situation with the reveal of the “Student Of The Year 2” cast members.
Here's the first new admission to the #SOTY2 family! @iTIGERSHROFF leads our student brat pack!@apoorvamehta18 @punitdmalhotra @DharmaMovies @foxstarhindi @SOTYOfficial pic.twitter.com/aggozv9p48
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 11, 2018
The movie which is slated to release in November of this year will feature Tiger Shroff with newcomers Ananya Pandey and Tara Sutaria.
.@DharmaMovies is proud to present its new student in the Batch of 2018! Here she comes… TARA! #SOTY2 @iTIGERSHROFF @apoorvamehta18 @punitdmalhotra @DharmaMovies @foxstarhindi @SOTYOfficial pic.twitter.com/7Oc5bAdnJ0
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 11, 2018
The posters got quite the reaction from netizens.
And finally! Presenting ANANYA – joining class of 2018 at Saint Teresa! Welcome to the movies! #SOTY2 @iTIGERSHROFF @apoorvamehta18 @punitdmalhotra @DharmaMovies @foxstarhindi @SOTYOfficial pic.twitter.com/GdPvv1wM3h
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 11, 2018
Screams of nepotism were quick to follow the launch of the posters, with many questioning the casting of debutants when more established actors are struggling to find work.
https://twitter.com/AmruthRathore/status/983963687147880449
We have talented actress like patralekha searching for work despite being so freaking talented and we have these starkids herd offered films on platter for their gym bodies 😒
— GoT (@Thecolddragon) April 11, 2018
Karan johar be like: mujhe naa talent dikhayi deta hai naa sunayi deta hai bass ek hi word sunayi deta hai…NEPOTISM
— Satyajeet (@9211bangali) April 11, 2018
However, it looks like Karan Johar has had it with justifying his casting decisions. He took to Twitter today to post the following tweet:
Dear justification…sometimes you are considered a sign of admission of guilt or then a sign of weakness..so you are abandoned from my life dictionary as of today! I am now replacing you with Conviction! Sue me if you like ! My lawyer Self belief is with me!
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 12, 2018
The tweet seems to aim at his past attempts to address the accusations and their failure to have any substantial impact on the matter. Karan vows not to bother with justifying his actions anymore.
Well, this debate does not seem to be ready to fizzle out any time soon. With many movies lined up for release this year, we wonder how Karan will react to the comebacks to this tweet, which are sure to follow.