Buckle up, Bollywood buffs, because here's a flashback that'll make you go, ※Wait, WHAT?§ While the internet is buzzing about Ibrahim Ali Khan making his grand Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's upcoming film Nadaaniyan, what if we told you〞he technically already made his first silver-screen appearance nearly 17 years ago?
Yes, you read that right! Before Ibrahim Ali Khan could even spell ※Bollywood,§ he had already faced the camera in his father Saif Ali Khan's 2008 film Tashan. And no, this isn't some blink-and-miss cameo〞he actually played the younger version of Saif's character, Jimmy. If you've completely erased Tashan from your memory (we don't blame you), here's a refresher: The movie opens with a dramatic underwater scene where Saif's character is introduced, and lo and behold, it's a mini Ibrahim playing the part in flashback mode.
A throwback still from the film shows baby Ibrahim rocking a serious expression, setting the stage for the Bollywood journey that (we now know) was inevitable. And guess what? The boy even had dialogue! He adorably delivers the line: ※Bull***t, double bull***t with a cherry on top.§ Yep, young Ibrahim was already dropping truth bombs in his first film itself!
Back in 2017, Saif Ali Khan recalled this forgotten debut, sharing that Ibrahim had been fully convinced he was already an actor just because he had a role in Tashan. ※Ibrahim was upset when the film didn't work,§ a source once recalled Saif saying, adding that his son was quite invested in its success. Well, baby steps to stardom, right?
Fast forward to 2024, and Ibrahim is gearing up for his official Bollywood debut opposite Khushi Kapoor in Nadaaniyan. While netizens are divided about the film, the bigger talking point seems to be Khushi Kapoor, not Ibrahim. One cheeky user even dropped a savage pun on social media, writing, ※Jab bhi Khushi, tabhi hai Gham.§ Brutal!
While the trailer is yet to be released, Nadaaniyan is being pitched as a fresh take on young love, filled with drama, humour, and self-discovery. But regardless of how the film performs, one thing's for sure〞Ibrahim Ali Khan has been waiting for this moment since Tashan days!