Karan Johar has finally responded to the criticism surrounding his recent production, Nadaaniyan, which launched Ibrahim Ali Khan in Bollywood. Starring Khushi Kapoor as the other lead, the film faced significant backlash for its dialogues and performances, with audiences and critics alike questioning its merit. During the trailer launch event of his upcoming production, Akaal, Karan addressed the trolling and criticism head-on, reported The Indian Express.

When asked about the negative reception of Nadaaniyan, Karan quoted an old Bollywood song, saying, "I'll just quote an old film's song: Kuch toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna / Chhoro bekaar ki baatein, beet na jaaye raina." He acknowledged the inevitable nature of public opinion and suggested that people will always have something to say, regardless of the situation.

Karan also shared his perspective on harsh reviews from critics, stating, "My relationship with the critics never changes towards them according to their reviews. That is your work. I don't have any conspiracy theory that they are doing it deliberately to bring down the film."