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Saif Ali Khan Calls Nepotism "Incredibly Unfair," Says Son Ibrahim Must Prove Himself Without His Help

He set boundaries on parental support during a podcast with sister Soha.

Overview

  • Saif Ali Khan said star children benefit from an "incredibly unfair" ability to get in the door because of their family names.
  • He told Ibrahim Ali Khan he will not "stand next to you and hold your hand," arguing his son must establish himself independently.
  • Saif said audiences resent repeated opportunities for underperformers and view it as denying chances to outsiders.
  • Ibrahim’s debut Nadaaniyan (2025) and follow-up Sarzameen drew criticism, and he is reported to be preparing Diler with director Kunal Deshmukh, with casting reports unconfirmed and an official announcement still awaited.
  • Saif’s own slate includes Kartavya, set to release on Netflix, and Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan, which reunites him with Akshay Kumar.