Sonam Kapoor DEFENDS Brother Harshvardhan Kapoor On Diljit Dosanjh Controversy; Says It Was Unfair

Unfair To Troll Harsh Just Because He Made A Point

"He's not that kind of a person. Harsh is the sweetest, gentlest, kindest soul I've met. And to troll him just because he made a point about the debutant's award is just too unfair. He was speaking out of conviction. And according to me, he was not speaking out of line."

I Am Very Proud Of My Brother

"Just because it didn't do well, doesn't mean all the hard work that has gone into it is nullified. Even my debut film, Saawariya, didn't work at the box office. But I'm very proud of it. And I'm proud of what my brother did in Mirzya.''

Harsh Is One Of Diljit Paaji's Biggest Fans

"Harsh is one of Diljit Paaji's biggest fans. Harsh's objection was on technical not on creative grounds. Our father (Anil Kapoor) has always taught us to be appreciative of other actors' works. We've grown up in an atmosphere where we have constantly heard other actors' work being appreciated. Neither my brother nor I would ever feel resentful of the good work done by our colleagues."

Here's What Harshvardhan Kapoor Had Said

Harshvardhan Kapoor had told a daily, ''Although I picked up two debutant awards earlier, I was really looking forward to winning the black lady. But I guess every awards event has its own parameters. I'll be honest, though. I think a debutant award is meant for someone working on his first film.''

''It shouldn't go to an actor who has worked in several films in another industry or language.For instance, if Leonardo DiCaprio works in a Hindi film, is he making an acting debut? He has already worked in so many Hollywood films.''

Here's How Diljit Dosanjh Reacted

Diljit Dosanjh told PTI, "I am not hurt. I am not sad. I am thankful to Filmfare Awards for the honour that they gave me. I don't think I was deserving enough. It's a big award (and) I think they would have seen something in me and so they gave me the award."