Karan Johar defends Alia Bhatt against nepotism claims, urging critics to watch her films like Raazi and Highway before judging her talent.
Karan’s Emotional Reply: “She’s Not Just a Star Kid. She’s a Star.”
There’s something tiring about the internet sometimes. No matter how hard someone works how much they give to their craft, trolls find a way to pull them down. Alia Bhatt knows this better than most. Even after over a decade in the film industry even after proving herself time and again. She’s still called a “nepo kid.” But now, Karan Johar has stepped in and this time, he isn’t staying quiet.
In a recent chat with Galatta Plus, Karan who gave Alia her first big break in Student of the Year, got real. When asked about the neverending nepotism chatter, he didn’t sugarcoat a thing. “Have you seen Highway? Udta Punjab? Raazi? Gangubai Kathiawadi?” he asked. “If you still think she’s just a product of nepotism, you’re not just wrong,you’re foolish.”
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Alia didn’t just walk into success. Yes, her parents ,Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan are well known. But name any other star kid who’s given the kind of raw, fearless performances she has. From Veera’s broken innocence in Highway to Sehmat’s quiet strength in Raazi, Alia didn’t rely on her last name. She earned her place frame by frame.
Karan knows that better than anyone. To him, she’s not just an actress he launched. She’s family. “Alia is my first daughter,” he’s said many times. And it shows. There’s pride in his voice when he talks about her. Not because of who she is but because of what she’s become.
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It’s easy to throw labels around. It’s harder to admit when someone proves you wrong. Karan’s message was simple, full of emotion: don’t judge until you’ve watched. Really watched. Because behind the spotlight is a young woman who’s worked through doubt, hate, and pressure and still shines.
If that isn’t real, what is?