Bollywood / Like Sushant, don't force Kartik to hang himself: Kangana to Karan

Mumbai: Soon after Karan Johar's banner Dharma Productions issued a statement about Kartik Aaryan's ouster from their upcoming film Dostana 2, Kangana Ranaut has sent out a strong message to Johar. While reacting to the official statement, Kangana asked KJo not to force Kartik to hang himself like Sushant Singh Rajput.

"Kartik has come this far on his own, on his own he will continue to do so, only request to papa jo and his nepo gang club is please leave him alone like Shushant don’t go after him and force him to hang himself. Leave him alone you vultures, get lost chindi nepos," Kangana tweeted.

She continued, "Kartik no need to be scared of these chillars.... after doing nasty articles and releasing announcements blaming only your attitude for fall out this moron wants to maintain dignified silence. They spread same stories of drug addiction and unprofessional behaviour for SSR also."

"Know that we are with you, the one who did not make you can’t break you either,today you must be feeling lonely and targeted from all corners. No need to feel so,every one knows this drama queen JO, you will do very well dear, trust your instincts and be disciplined. much love," she added.

A section of netizens also compared Kartik's position with Sushant, who was allegedly a victim of nepotism, saying Kartik is being targeted for not being an industry insider's child, just like Sushant. Fans are also threatening to boycott Dostana 2.

While the comments section on the Dharma Productions official Twitter account was soon disabled, netizens continued venting anger on their official Facebook and Instagram accounts, where the statement has been shared.

"You are doomed Dharma. Kartik had completed first stretch of the schedule and since 1.5 years putting up posts and appearances of the shooting schedule. One more time you did this to an artist.. Out of hundreds probably behind the closed doors. Try selling this film to the audiences who are still interested in this nepo and favouritism crap. Whatever chances you had for the movie that's gone too. Kartik won't be another Sushant we won't let that happen. Sushant's case was a different one nobody was aware about his trauma back then but time has changed. Boycott," a Facebook user commented on the Dharma Productions post.

"Straight boycott!! Kartik doesn't need anyone. Self made self star.. superstar," wrote a fan. "Please tell us which star kid you will be casting, very dignified indeed," wrote a user. Commenting on the Dharma page on Instagram, a user alleged, "Karan Johar is the flagbearer of nepotism in Bollywood."