Ishaan Khatter Defends His Brother Shahid Kapoor's Kabir Singh on Instagram After a Fan Calls It 'Misogynistic'

Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani starrer Kabir Singh released recently and the film has been performing exceptionally well at the box office. Kabir Singh is the official remake of Vijay Deverakonda starrer Telugu film Arjun Reddy. Even though the box office numbers for the film are currently going well, the film's content has been the point of discussion over social media. Critics too gave Kabir Singh mixed reviews and many are terming the film 'misogynistic'. Kabir Singh: 6 Box Office Records That Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani's Blockbuster Film Managed To Shatter.

Shahid Kapoor's younger brother, actor Ishaan Khatter recently took to Instagram to write an appreciation post for his brother. Impressed by Shahid's performance in the film, Ishaan wrote a note for his brother, appreciating his talent and efforts. He wrote, "As happy as can be for my big brother today who’s always been a shining example of a human being for me. Not a doubt in the world that you deserve the smashing success but it continues to baffle me how you were able to play one of the most complex, lost and damaged characters with such perfection while returning home to being the most centred, loving and responsible family man I know. Thank you for showing me what it means to be a responsible son, father, husband and brother always AND for knocking me out with your performance in and as #KabirSingh."

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While Ishaan' s post seemed to have truly come for the heart for his brother, one of the users commented on it, calling it "Sweet justification to misogyny, naice, very naice." To this, Ishaan further shared his point of view on the film. He replied saying, "no, actually it’s quite the opposite. It’s an appreciation post for a gem of a human being and an actor par excellence. As for your read on *the film*, it’s cinema. Everybody should have an opinion. I don’t agree with yours. But that’s a conversation for another day 😊 enjoy your day!"Kabir Singh Movie Review: Shahid Kapoor Smashes His Way to a Career-Best Performance in This Problematic Love Story.

After Ishaan commented defending his brother Shahid Kapoor, there were several users who supported him whereas some who trolled him further. '

Kabir Singh revolves around a character who is on a downward spiral after his break-up and indulges himself in copious amounts of alcohol, drugs and sex to get over the pain of his heartbreak. The film has been directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who also helmed Arjun Reddy. The film is currently in theatres.

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