Ibrahim Ali Khan says Sara Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor and Ananya Panday became targets of ‘nepokid’ tag: ‘I was prepared for it, but…’

Ibrahim Ali Khan, the son of actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, made his acting debut with 'Nadaaniyan' earlier this year. The movie failed to impress the audience and received considerable criticism for its poor execution and underdeveloped characters. At the same time, Ibrahim fell prey to social media trolls for being a ‘nepokid’. In a recent interview, the actor responded to the ongoing trolling and scrutiny associated with carrying a film legacy.Ibrahim about his peersIbrahim spoke about how he had initially planned to enter the industry earlier but began to notice a shift when his sister Sara Ali Khan and her contemporaries began their careers. "I realised that the tide was turning when Sara, Janhvi [Kapoor], and Ananya [Panday] were starting out. Technically speaking, nepotism has been around forever, but these girls became targets," he shared in an interview with GQ India.Ibrahim acknowledges the changing expectations that come with his background. "I was prepared for it, but didn't expect it to be so harsh," he admitted.Khushi Kapoor's experienceApart from Ibrahim, his 'Nadaaniyan' co-star Khushi Kapoor also faced subtle trolling for her acting skills in the film. Her choice of roles also became a topic of discussion, as her previous movie Loveyapa with Junaid Khan did not sit well with audiences or critics.Directed by Shauna Gautam, 'Nadaaniyan' premiered in March and marked the first film featuring Ibrahim and Khushi Kapoor together in lead roles. A light-hearted romantic comedy, the film also starred Suniel Shetty, Mahima Chaudhry, Jugal Hansraj, and Dia Mirza. It was produced under Karan Johar’s banner and is currently available for streaming on OTT.