The flagbearer of nepotism – Karan Johar has often been described with this sentence ever since Kangana Ranaut appeared on his talk show called him so. From Alia Bhatt to Janhvi Kapoor, KJo has been accused of launching star kids exclusively under big banner films.
Hence, when Karan Johar recently shared posters of Dharma Productions’ next project ‘Bedhadak’ starring Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and cousin sister to Janhvi, desi Twitter decided to call him out.
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While Bedhadak is also to star newcomers Lakshya and Gurfateh Pirzada, people just couldn’t ignore the fact that KJo chose Shanaya Kapoor over a female newcomer who is probably way more talented.
We’re bringing to you a new era of love – one that’s filled with passion, intensity & boundaries that will be crossed…#Bedhadak!❤️
Starring, our latest addition to the Dharma Family – #Lakshya, @shanayakapoor & @gurfatehpirzada! Directed by the exceptional #ShashankKhaitan. pic.twitter.com/5FIAzcfZWm
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 3, 2022
People online slammed him on multiple levels after he shared the news online. From calling the film another ‘Student of the Year’ to calling out the casting, here’s what many had to say:
Feels the same! https://t.co/wClCYNe9sh
— The Curry Muncher (@Paprikaashh) March 3, 2022
Same triangle, same dimensions, same marketing tactics of introducing one star kid every film. It speaks more about the audience I guess when stuff like this still continues to generate interest. Credit to KJ for having successfully built a business model around this.
— Agamoni Ghosh (@agamoni) March 3, 2022
@karanjohar in #Bedhadak launching @shanayakapoor by claiming that he is promoting two outsiders @Lakshya and @gurfatehpirzada Mr Johar has taken responsibility and commitment to take care of all star kids as if he is the sole guardian.
— gaurav kumar sharma (@gaurav98733010) March 3, 2022
KJ I don’t want to judge shanaya just because she is star kid, but what’s her struggle is not even 5% of real talents, invest in star kids it’s ur money but at the same time please support talent as well since u have been gifted with the surname of Johar sir who was a legend
— ✨Shu✨ Shehnuary (@shulovesana) March 3, 2022
Haha ek or nepotism kids ki movie . @karanjohar Bhai dharma production ka name badal ke nepo kids launch production kr le.
— Bharat Tulyani (@BharatTulyani) March 4, 2022
Wish someone in as powerful a position as you did not give platform to only star kids.
— Smokin Llama (@smokin_llama) March 3, 2022
Ab ye teen naye nepotism kirdaro ko jhelna hoga!! Inke pappa log acting nahin kr paye ye kya kr skenge!! 🤣
— Dr. AASHISH TIWARI (@TIWARIAASHISH1) March 3, 2022
— h. (@mohabbateinbotx) March 3, 2022
Do you feel Karan has once again matched up to the label ‘Baap of Nepotism’? Tell us!