When Kajol teased Karan Johar: Make films without star kids

Filmmaker Karan Johar often faces criticism for nepotism, after all, he has launched star kids like Alia Bhatt, Ananya Pandey, and Varun Dhawan in his films. The netizens have called him the flag bearer of nepotism several times, but now it seems like even his childhood friend Kajol joins in to roast him.

"Make films without star kids," she quipped.

This light-hearted jibe came in the middle of a recent advertisement for food featuring both Karan and Kajol. The advertisement starts with Karan asking Kajol whether she wants some soup, following which Kajol turns around to ask whether he is capable of making soup without star kids. The remark quickly backfires when Karan retorts, "You are also a star kid." For context, Kajol is the daughter of filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee and actress Tanuja, with her aunt Nutan and grandmother Shobana Samarth being notable figures in the entertainment industry.

As Karan brings the bowl of soup towards Kajol, she does not miss the opportunity to compliment and roast him. While complimenting the cooking, she slips in, "Now make films like this, without star kids." The ad ends with both bursting into laughter.