Overview
- In a new Esquire India interview, Ibrahim Ali Khan called Nadaaniyan "a really bad film" and said he entered the industry with a casual "ho jaayega" mindset.
- He acknowledged starting the project at 21 and said he may have rushed, adding that he is still working on a speech issue as he recalibrates his approach.
- Karan Johar has not commented publicly, but reports citing friends say he is hurt and some associates labeled Ibrahim’s remarks as ingratitude.
- Ibrahim said nonstop trolling after Nadaaniyan lowered his "hype" and left him feeling low, even as he hopes future success changes perceptions.
- Both early releases drew negative reviews—Nadaaniyan on Netflix holds about 12% on Rotten Tomatoes and Sarzameen on JioHotstar was also panned—while his next film Diler, a Kunal Deshmukh sports drama with Sreeleela, is expected in 2026.