EXCLUSIVE: Anjini Dhawan Defends Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor Over Nepotism Backlash For Nadaaniyan; Says, “It Becomes Personal, Intense”

Anjini Dhawan is an actress who has already made a notable impact in Bollywood with her debut film Binny and Family in 2024. Hailing from a family deeply rooted in the film industry, Anjini is the niece of David Dhawan and cousin to actor Varun Dhawan. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, Anjini Dhawan backs Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan on Nadaaniyan nepotism trolling.

Anjini Dhawan Opens Up On Nadaaniyan Nepotism

When asked about how trolling affects taking an example of Nadaaniyan’s nepotism backlash, Anjini Dhawan said, “I mean, it becomes intense, no matter what. It becomes personal, also intense, but I don’t think the fate of a film is in the hands of an actor. I think there are a lot of factors that contribute to a film. I think it’s a very collaborative thing, and it’s a lot of people coming together to make a film. So I don’t think the fate of a film solely lies in an actor’s hands.”

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About Nadaaniyan

Nadaaniyan is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language teen romantic comedy film. It was directed by Shauna Gautam (in her directorial debut). The film was produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra under Dharmatic Entertainment. The film stars Ibrahim Ali Khan (in his acting debut) and Khushi Kapoor. Also present were Mahima Chaudhry, Dia Mirza, Suniel Shetty, and Jugal Hansraj.

About Nadaaniyan Nepotism Backlash

The Netflix film Nadaaniyan has sparked a debate about nepotism in Bollywood. Some viewers criticised the film’s quality and the actors’ perceived lack of talent. Others defend the actors’ potential and the film’s overall concept. The film’s release reignited the ongoing discussion about nepotism in Bollywood. Children of established stars often receive preferential treatment in securing roles. The film, starring Khushi Kapoor (daughter of Sridevi and Boney Kapoor) and Ibrahim Ali Khan (son of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh), has been labeled as a prime example of “nepo-babies” being thrust into the spotlight.

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