Vikram Bhatt says Ibrahim Ali Khan was way better than Saif Ali Khan was in his debut film: 'I'm sad about this whole thing'

Vikram Bhatt known for making movies like 'Kasoor', 'Raaz', 'Awara Paagal Deewana' is known for always putting across his opinions quite clearly. The film-maker has recently spoken about nepotism and the kind of criticism which Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor are getting for their film 'Nadaaniyan'. While this is Khushi's third film, it marks Ibrahim's debut. Vikram revealed that he thinks Ibrahim was much better than what his father Saif Ali Khan was, in his debut film. He also predicted that Ibrahim will be a huge star.
The film-maker said in an interview with Galatta India, "I am not able to understand the trolling that the film is facing on social media as I like both the lead actors—Khushi and Ibrahim. I liked Ibrahim, it’s a different matter whether the film is good or not. But these days, there is an argument about nepotism, and to win that argument, you have to be superb, but that’s not fair for newcomers. It’s his first film. Who does superb in their first film? He has a presence in front of the camera, you can tell that he knows acting. So, I am sad about this whole thing.”
He added, “I didn’t find any problem in his acting. The film wasn’t the type that I would watch, but I am also not the target audience for this film. It’s for Gen Z and the teenagers. As a director, I found Ibrahim and Khushi good.”
Speaking about comparisons, Bhatt said that they are bound to happen as Ibrahim also looks like Saif. "That will happen. Ibrahim also looks like Saif, so how will you not compare? But he proves himself even by that comparison. I think he is at par with Saif and way better than Saif’s performance in his debut film. I can give you in writing that Ibrahim will be a big star.”