Overview

• On Suchin Mehrotra’s podcast, Johar acknowledged that Nadaaniyan “didn’t get the love” and that the negative response “stung” him.
• He argued that high viewership doesn’t equal approval, saying the film was “watched for the wrong reasons” despite viral numbers.
• Johar criticized YouTube personalities and content creators for producing multiple videos that prolonged the film’s negative momentum.
• He revealed his team has reviewed the feedback privately and confirmed there will be no public apology for the film’s reception.
• He urged viewers and critics to move on from the Nadaaniyan debate and focus on other projects.