Bollywood star Ibrahim Ali Khan has found himself in the midst of controversy after a recent exchange with Pakistani film critic Taimoor Iqbal, following the critic's review of Ibrahim's debut film Nadaaniyan.
Ibrahim, the son of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, made his acting debut in Nadaaniyan, a romantic drama that premiered on a popular streaming platform.
While the film had generated considerable buzz before its release, it has received a mixed reception from audiences and critics alike. The debut performance of Ibrahim was widely discussed, with many commenting on his acting style and screen presence.
Taimoor Iqbal, a Pakistani social media influencer and self-proclaimed film critic, was among those who expressed his opinion on Nadaaniyan.
In his review, Iqbal criticised Ibrahim’s acting skills, referring to his performance as “unpolished” and making a comment about his physical appearance, particularly his nose. This comment was a significant point of contention in the ensuing conversation.
Upon discovering the review, Ibrahim Ali Khan responded directly to Iqbal via Instagram direct message. The exchange quickly escalated, with Ibrahim expressing his dissatisfaction with the criticism.
The actor wrote a series of pointed comments in his message, expressing his frustration at the review and calling out Taimoor Iqbal for his harsh remarks.
Taimoor Iqbal, in turn, shared a screenshot of the message exchange on his own social media account, which quickly went viral. In the post, Ibrahim's words were shared with his followers, triggering various reactions from the public.
According to the screenshot of the exchange shared by Iqbal, Ibrahim's response was laden with personal remarks, which included insults targeting Iqbal’s appearance.
Ibrahim wrote, "Tamur almost like Taimur... you got my brother's name. Guess what you don't got? His face," followed by a string of strong language. The exchange escalated as Ibrahim made further derogatory remarks about Iqbal’s appearance and insinuated that Iqbal was "irrelevant" and a "piece of trash.
While some social media users defended Ibrahim, others questioned the actor's approach to criticism.
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Despite the heated exchange, Taimoor Iqbal later responded to Ibrahim in a more light-hearted tone, acknowledging that the comment about his nose was in bad taste but that he took full responsibility for his critique.
Taimoor Iqbal also stated that he was a huge fan of Ibrahim's father, Saif Ali Khan, and encouraged Ibrahim to keep pushing forward in his career.
The film Nadaaniyan, directed by Shauna Gautam, also features Khushi Kapoor and several other established actors, including Suniel Shetty and Dia Mirza.
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