Dia Mirza Defends Ibrahim Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor; Says There’s A Culture Of Attacking The Privileged
Veteran actor Jugal Hansraj also called out the trolling of the lead pair as silly and petty.
After the release of Dharma Productions’ Nadaaniyan on Netflix, the lead pair Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor received a lot of backlash on the internet. The duo were trolled for their bad acting and dialogue delivery. While many criticised the film, this debate took a personal turn, which actor Dia Mirza spoke about. She expressed concern over how such criticism could take a toll on young minds.
Dia Mirza On Nadaaniyan Trolling
During a conversation with Bombay Times, Dia Mirza, who played the role of Ibrahim Ali Khan’s mother, commented on the trolls. She said, “I have never been in favor of personal attacks and find them extremely disrespectful,” she said. “Everyone is free to have an opinion, but it shouldn’t be expressed at the cost of somebody’s mental health.” She said that she was concerned about the mental health of the young actors and the harshness they were facing. She said that she noticed a culture of ‘eat the privilege’ going on.
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Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor starred as romantic leads in Nadaaniyan, which is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment. The film is about love, self-discovery, and complicated family relationships. The film also stars Jugal Hansraj, Mahima Chaudhary, Suniel Shetty, and Apoorva Mukhija.
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Veteran actor Jugal Hansraj, who plays Ibrahim’s father in the film, agreed with Dia’s comments in a separate interview with India Today Digital. He referred to the personal trolling as “silly and petty” and advised people to contribute “constructive criticism” rather than online hate.
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First Published: April 03, 2025 5:35 PM
