Filmmaker Karan Johar recently shared a post on Instagram to express his support for Ibrahim Ali Khan, the son of actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, as he prepares for his Bollywood debut.
In his post, Karan Johar recalled meeting about his long-standing connection with Ibrahim’s family, which spans more than 40 years.
He recalled meeting Amrita Singh when he was just 12 years old during her collaboration with his father, Yash Johar, on the 1984 film Duniya.
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Johar described how Amrita treated him warmly and how a strong bond formed between them from that moment.
Karan also shared his first encounter with Saif Ali Khan, noting that he found him “young, polite, and charming.”
He highlighted the deep connection he feels with the Khan family, emphasizing, “Films are in their blood, their genes, and their passion.”
Johar expressed his excitement for Ibrahim’s debut in the upcoming Dharma Productions film Sarzameen, predicting that Ibrahim’s entry would bring fresh talent to the industry.
The post came as part of the announcement about Ibrahim’s Bollywood debut. His sister, actress Sara Ali Khan, also showed her support by sharing Karan’s message on her Instagram, welcoming Ibrahim into the film world.
Ibrahim’s debut follows in the footsteps of his family’s long history in Indian cinema. He is set to star in Sarzameen, a film directed by Kayoze Irani.
His debut has sparked significant interest from fans, who are eagerly anticipating his entry into the industry.
The news of Ibrahim’s debut follows shortly after his father, Saif Ali Khan, recovered from a violent attack at his home during a robbery attempt.
Saif underwent treatment and was discharged from Lilavati Hospital on January 21, leading to some online criticism about the speed of his recovery.
