Filmmaker Karan Johar shared a delightful Instagram video on Saturday featuring his eight-year-old son, Yash, sporting a blue T-shirt boldly emblazoned with “Nepo Baby.” The playful exchange between father and son has taken social media by storm, with Yash cheekily declaring, “Yeah, but I don’t want to be launched,” when Karan teased him about the T-shirt’s message. Karan’s surprised response, “What? Who is launching you anyway?” added to the lighthearted banter, earning laughs from netizens.

In the caption, Karan revealed that the T-shirt was a gift for Yash and his twin sister, Roohi, from an unnamed friend who requested anonymity. “He has a mind of his own. I am HAPPY!!!” Karan wrote, showcasing his pride in Yash’s quick wit. The video, posted on Instagram, garnered thousands of likes and comments, with fans praising Yash’s confidence and Karan’s humorous take on the nepotism debate.

Karan, often dubbed the “flag-bearer of nepotism” since Kangana Ranaut’s 2017 comment on Koffee with Karan, has faced ongoing criticism for allegedly favoring industry insiders. However, the 53-year-old producer has consistently addressed the jibes with humor, as seen in this latest post. Social media reactions on X lauded Yash’s retort, with users like @BollywoodBuzz calling it “the ultimate clapback to the nepo narrative.”

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Karan welcomed Yash and Roohi via surrogacy in February 2017, naming Yash after his late father, Yash Johar, and Roohi as an anagram of his mother, Hiroo. The heartwarming video underscores Karan’s ability to embrace the nepotism label with levity while highlighting his son’s independent spirit.

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