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Wamiqa Gabbi Says She Wants to ‘Steal’ Karan Johar’s Backing From Alia Bhatt

Wamiqa Gabbi’s latest interview highlights the importance of having a powerful backer in Bollywood, following Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s earlier praise of Johar’s role in shaping a star’s career.

Wamiqa Gabbi says she wants to steal Karan Johar from Alia Bhatt.
After Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Wamiqa Gabbi Wants To 'Steal' Karan Johar From Alia Bhatt: He Has Been Her Biggest...
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Overview

  • In a June 17 interview, Wamiqa Gabbi said she wants to “steal” Karan Johar’s support from Alia Bhatt because he has been her biggest supporter and influential ally in Bollywood.
  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan previously praised Johar’s early backing of Bhatt as a comforting foundation that opened notable opportunities for her career.
  • Johar first launched Bhatt in 2012’s Student of the Year and has since produced many of her commercial hits, including 2 States and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva.
  • Reactions on Reddit ranged from praise for Gabbi’s boldness to comparisons with earlier comments by Rai Bachchan and other industry figures.
  • Bhatt is set to star in the YRF Spy Universe film Alpha releasing in December and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.