Ibrahim Ali Khan’s first film faces backlash online, but support comes from within the industry. Ibrahim Ali Khan, son of actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, recently made his acting debut in the Netflix film Nadaaniyan. However, the romantic comedy failed to impress audiences. From the first day of its release, many viewers criticised the movie’s performances and storyline on social media.

Sharmila Tagore Gives Her Honest View

Despite being Ibrahim’s grandmother, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore gave a candid opinion about the film. Speaking to Anandabazar Patrika.com, she said, “Ibrahim’s film was not good, but he still looks very handsome. He has tried his best. These things shouldn’t really be said in front of everyone, but honestly, the picture isn’t great. Ultimately, the picture has to be good.”

Sharmila Returns to Bengali Cinema

Sharmila recently returned to Bengali films after 14 years with her latest release, Puratawn, which premiered on April 11. While promoting the film, she told the sources. “I love doing Bengali films. I love everything about Kolkata, but I am not as fit (for acting in shoots) as required due to my health conditions.”

Dia Mirza Stands by the Young Cast

Actress Dia Mirza, who played the role of Ibrahim’s mother in Nadaaniyan, came forward in his defence. She also supported Khushi Kapoor, who starred alongside Ibrahim. Dia criticised the negativity aimed at them and condemned the attitude towards actors from privileged backgrounds.

In an interview with Bombay Times, Dia said, “I have never been in favour of personal attacks and find them extremely disrespectful. Everyone is free to have an opinion, but it shouldn’t be expressed at the cost of somebody’s mental health. I’ve been concerned, especially for the younger actors, about the harshness of what’s being said. I feel there’s a culture of ‘eat the privileged,’ which is harsh because people have their own struggles to deal with.”

Mixed Support and Criticism Continue

While members of the film industry, including the Nadaaniyan cast, continue to defend the project, criticism from audiences remains strong. For now, Ibrahim Ali Khan’s journey in the film world has begun with a tough first step, but he has gained both support and honest feedback from those close to him.