‘Boycott Karan Johar’ Twitter slams Karan Johar & others for ‘promoting’ nepotism

Shushant Singh Rajpoot reportedly committed suicide, his death has raised several commendable questions not only in India but in Pakistan as well. Bollywood figures including Sonam Kapoor, Karan Johar, and Alia Bhatt shared condolences for Shushant. However, they are being lashed on the internet as fans criticized them for the following nepotism.

#bycottkarnjohrgangmovie is trending on Twitter.

Netizens lashed out at director-producer Karan Johar for promoting star kids in their films and neglecting outsiders like Shushant. However, he shared condolences for him in a tweet.

“This is heartbreaking….I have such strong memories of the times we have shared …I can’t believe this ….Rest in peace my friend…when the shock subsides only the best memories will remain….Broken heart (sic),”

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This is heartbreaking….I have such strong memories of the times we have shared …I can’t believe this ….Rest in peace my friend…when the shock subsides only the best memories will remain….💔 pic.twitter.com/H5XJtyL3FL

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 14, 2020

On the other hand, netizens also mocked Alia Bhatt, they claim Alia is following double-standards. Alia had once said in koffee with Karan show, “Shushant Who?”

On Shushant’s demise, she said that she is totally devastated. “I’m in a deep state of shock. No matter how much I think about it, I don’t have the words. I’m totally devastated. You’ve left us too soon. You will be missed by each and every one of us. My deepest condolences to Sushant’s family, loved ones, and his fans (sic),”

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I’m in a deep state of shock.
No matter how much I think about it, I don’t have the words.
I’m totally devastated.
You've left us too soon.
You will be missed by each and every one of us.
My deepest condolences to Sushant's family, loved ones, and his fans. 🙏

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) June 14, 2020

Twitter users mocked her for ‘fake’ condolences.

Not only this, but fans are also sharing a video in which Shahid Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan were seen making fun of Shushant at an award show.

Sonam Kapoor had also shared prayers for Shushant. But she also criticized people for mocking his ex-girlfriend.

 

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I hope you find peace

A post shared by Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamkapoor) on Jun 14, 2020 at 5:56am PDT

However, there are some celebrities who came forward to speak on nepotism and in favor of Shushant.

Actress Kangna Ranaut has called out Karan Johar for promoting star-kids only in his films She said, “Woh log chahte hai ki woh itithaas likhe, aur usmein ye likhe ki Sushant kamzor dimaag ka tha. Woh nahi batayenge ki sachai kya hai. Toh humein decide karna hai who will write history? We will decide that,” adding that “Toh yeh suicide thi ya planned murder tha?”

 

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It is important to give talent their due. And if celebrities are struggling with personal and mental health issues, the media should try and emphasize with them, rather than making it difficult for them!

A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@team_kangana_ranaut) on Jun 15, 2020 at 2:44am PDT

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Bollywood artists and other twitter users raised their voice against nepotism.

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#KaranJohar in jaiso ko free me award deta hai
kya kia tha inhoney movie me aysa jo award mil gya inko ko?
Nepotism killed him #SushantSinghRajput
bollywood never accepted a family member of your industry!#nepotisminbollywood #boycottbollywood pic.twitter.com/bugqNMH2V1

— ♡ shreya ♡ (@_shreya_7) June 15, 2020

I knew the pain you were going through. I knew the story of the people that let you down so bad that you would weep on my shoulder. I wish Iwas around the last 6 months. I wish you had reached out to me. What happened to you was their Karma. Not yours. #SushantSinghRajput

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) June 15, 2020

The Bollywood Privilege Club must sit down and think hard tonight.

PS- Now don't ask me to elaborate any further.

— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) June 14, 2020

As actors, somewhere deep down inside, we think we know why he did it & that’s why it so disturbing even if you didn’t know him at all.
It’s a hard game to play and he played it very well but the game won in the end.

— Gulshan Devaiah (@gulshandevaiah) June 15, 2020

At times our movie industry's hypocrisy gets to me. High &mighty announcing they shud ve kept in touch wth Sushant..
Cmon u didn't! &thts coz his career dipped. So STFU! R u in touch with Imran Khan, Abhay Deol &others? No!
But u were, whn they were doing well#SushantSinghRajput

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— Nikhil Dwivedi (@Nikhil_Dwivedi) June 14, 2020

Is this really true?? #nepotisminbollywood #boycottbollywood pic.twitter.com/UlqRhfl7Al

— Ujjawal Sharma 🇮🇳 (@SharmaJi720) June 15, 2020

At times our movie industry's hypocrisy gets to me. High &mighty announcing they shud ve kept in touch wth Sushant..
Cmon u didn't! &thts coz his career dipped. So STFU! R u in touch with Imran Khan, Abhay Deol &others? No!
But u were, whn they were doing well#SushantSinghRajput

— Nikhil Dwivedi (@Nikhil_Dwivedi) June 14, 2020

It’s no secret Sushant was going through very tough times for the last few years. No one in the industry stood up for him nor did they lend a helping hand. To tweet today is the biggest display of how shallow the industry really is. No one here is your friend. RIP ✨ pic.twitter.com/923qAM5DkD

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— 𝕓𝕦𝕞𝕓𝕒𝕚 𝕜𝕚 𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕚 (@sapnabhavnani) June 14, 2020