The cinematic world has been buzzing with anticipation for Ibrahim Ali Khan’s debut, especially after his sister Sara Ali Khan’s impressive start with ‘Kedarnath’ in 2018. Recently, at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Sara extended her best wishes to Ibrahim and revealed that he had begun shooting for his film. However, it seems that netizens aren’t too thrilled about him as an actor, with his movie ‘Nadaaniyan’ facing criticism.
Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s film ‘Nadaaniyan’ was released on Netflix on March 7, 2025. In this romantic drama, Ibrahim plays the role of ‘Arjun Mehta’, a Gen-Z boy who aspires to study and later secure a high-paying job. On the other hand, Khushi Kapoor plays the role of ‘Piya Jay Singh’, a young girl who believes in love. The story revolves around how they come together in a complex love story, with Piya paying Arjun ₹25,000 every week to be her fake boyfriend. As time passes, their relationship gets entangled in a web of drama, obsession, and strange feelings. Unfortunately, the audience hasn’t been able to connect with the film’s story or the duo’s acting skills.
Ibrahim and Khushi’s acting falls flat
The film’s narrative explores how the two leads navigate their complicated relationship, but it seems that the viewers are unimpressed. The movie’s failure to resonate with the audience has sparked a flurry of criticism, with many expressing their disappointment on social media platforms.
Celebrity kids don’t necessarily make good actors
Ibrahim Ali Khan is the son of Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan, while Khushi Kapoor is the daughter of Sridevi and Boney Kapoor. What’s surprising is that despite being the children of renowned Bollywood personalities, they haven’t been able to impress with their acting skills. A clip from the film was uploaded on Reddit, and since then, the internet has been flooded with memes mocking the movie. The negative reactions have been pouring in, with many expressing their disappointment at the duo’s lackluster performance.
The cast of ‘Nadaaniyan’
The film features an ensemble cast, including Mahima Chaudhry, Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza, and Jugal Hansraj. Directed by Shauna Gautam, ‘Nadaaniyan’ is produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra under the banner of Dharmatic Entertainment. Despite the promising cast and crew, the movie has failed to leave a lasting impression on the audience.