Bollywood’s latest nepo kid, Ibrahim Ali Khan, is making headlines—but not for his acting chops. The son of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, who recently debuted in Nadaaniyan, decided to lash out at Pakistani film critic Taimoor Iqbal after reading a less-than-glowing review of his performance.
Taimoor Iqbal called Ibrahim’s acting “unpolished.” While the critique may have been harsh, it’s not exactly unheard of in the world of film reviews. But apparently, Ibrahim didn’t get the memo that criticism comes with the job.
Instead of taking the feedback like a professional, Ibrahim Ali Khan slid into Iqbal’s Instagram DMs to deliver a masterclass in how not to handle criticism. In a series of messages, Ibrahim went full brat mode, throwing personal insults at Iqbal.
“Tamur almost like Taimur… you got my brother’s name. Guess what you don’t got? His face,” Ibrahim wrote, clearly more concerned about his family’s looks than his own acting skills. He didn’t stop there, calling Iqbal “irrelevant” and a “piece of trash,” proving that his debut role wasn’t the only thing lacking polish.
Iqbal, in true critic fashion, shared the exchange on his social media, and the internet had a field day. While some sympathized with Ibrahim for the nose comment, most people weren’t buying his over-the-top reaction. “If you can’t handle criticism, maybe acting isn’t for you,” one user quipped.
Despite the insults, Iqbal took the high road, admitting that his comment about Ibrahim’s nose was in poor taste. He even encouraged the young actor to keep working on his craft, adding that he’s a fan of Saif Ali Khan.
For someone who grew up in Bollywood royalty, you’d think Ibrahim would know how to handle a little criticism. But if this is how he reacts to one bad review, maybe he should stick to family dinners at the Pataudi Palace instead of trying to conquer the big screen.
