Ibrahim Ali Khan & Khushi Kapoor’s Film Faces Backlash Over “Cringe” Dialogues
March 10, 2025: Bollywood debutants Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor might have hoped for a dream launch with Nadaaniyan, but instead, the film has become a social media meme fest—and for all the wrong reasons. Helmed by Shauna Gautam in her directorial debut and backed by Karan Johar, the film has been mercilessly trolled for its dialogues, with netizens calling them “cringe,” “dumb,” and “downright painful.”
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Here are four Nadaaniyan scenes that have left audiences rolling their eyes rather than swooning over the romance.
1️⃣ “I’m Not an AI Robot” 🤖
Khushi Kapoor’s emotional moment backfired spectacularly when she dramatically tells Ibrahim Ali Khan:
💬 “I feel a lot of things, Arjun. I am not an AI robot, you know!”
❌ Intended as: A heartfelt declaration of emotions.
✅ Received as: A robotic, laughable attempt at depth.
The dialogue writers can’t be serious right now 💀
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2️⃣ “Global Warming” Flirting 🔥
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Ibrahim Ali Khan’s pick-up line has now been enshrined in the Hall of Bollywood’s Cringe Dialogues.
💬 “Tum itni hot ho, ki shayad tum global warming ki wajah ho.” (You’re so hot, you might be the cause of global warming.)
❌ Intended as: A smooth, flirtatious compliment.
✅ Received as: A “Did he really just say that?!” moment.
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“people are allowed to dislike things” RIGHT. everyone should dislike nadaaniyanpic.twitter.com/iGH4VvISQH
— Ansh ✯ (@JaaduiJahaan) March 8, 2025
3️⃣ The ‘Greatest Noida’ Confusion 🏙️
When Ibrahim’s character is mocked for being from Greater Noida, he responds with a legendary comeback:
💬 “I am from the greatest Noida.”
❌ Intended as: A witty retort.
✅ Received as: A geography lesson gone wrong.
there is a scene in Nadaaniyan where a guy tells Ibrahim "you are from greater Noida" (derogatory) and he responds with "i am from greatest Noida" pic.twitter.com/PafKG33ZG5
— Ria Chopra 🐍 (@riachops) March 7, 2025
4️⃣ Sharma vs. Sharma-ing 🙈
In a bizarre moment, Khushi Kapoor’s character questions Ibrahim’s hesitation to hold her waist:
💬 “Tumhara surname Sharma hai kya… nahi na, toh sharma kyun rahe ho waist pakadne mein?” (Is your surname Sharma? No? Then why are you so shy about holding my waist?)
❌ Intended as: Playful banter.
✅ Received as: A forced joke that no one laughed at.
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More About Nadaaniyan
Despite the backlash, the film boasts a star-studded cast including Jugal Hansraj, Dia Mirza, Suniel Shetty, and Mahima Chaudhary. Written by Ishita Moitra (Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani) and Jehan Handa (Showtime), the story follows a rich girl who hires a new student to pretend to be her boyfriend.
📍 Nadaaniyan is streaming now on Netflix—if you dare to watch! 😬
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