Karan Johar FINALLY Reacts To Nepotism Accusations; Calls Alia Bhatt His FIRST CHILD; Says Will Not APOLOGIZE

Karan Johar On Nepotism: Karan Johar, the ace Bollywood filmmaker, known for his candidness and his role as a mentor to several Bollywood newcomers, has broken his silence on the persistent allegations of nepotism that have surrounded him over the years.

Karan Johar who is currently riding high in the success of his latest release, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was in a candid chat with Mid-day, when he spoke about his close bond with actress Alia Bhatt and also firmly stated that he is not going to apologise.

Karan Johar Addresses Nepotism Controversy

KJo was quoted as saying, "I haven't and I will not apologize for anything. I will cast who I feel is right. If that person happens to be related to somebody in the industry then so be it. Alia is like my first child. I will always love her in public in person and she will always be part of my life and you can keep saying things, you can call me what you want."

"All the names you want eventually that negativity is eating that person up, not me. I'm rising above, I've taken the high road and when you take the high road in life, you cannot change the way of your being because of what people say."

He further spoke about remaining unapologetic about casting an industry kid, he reasoned, "May be I've seen something, May be I've the access to that something why should I not leverage it."

When Kangana Ranaut called Karan Johar the flag bearer of nepotism.

Among others, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has often taken a dig at Karan Johar for promoting insiders while not considering outsiders. It all started when Kangana made an appearance at Karan Johar's chat show, Koffee With Karan, where she called him the 'flag-bearer of nepotism