He didn't remove nepotism comments from his chat show: Swara supports Karan

Swara Bhasker has come out in support of Karan Johar for keeping the nepotism comment on his show Koffee With Karan.

Mumbai: Actor Swara Bhasker, who is making news for her latest web series Rasbhari, came out in support of Karan Johar. People have been protesting and boycotting the director, after the nepotism debate following Sushant Singh Rajput's demise.

Taking to her twitter handle, Swara said that although Karan is being questioned, he should be given credit for not removing the nepotism comment from his chat show.

She tweeted, "Let's take a moment & acknowledge that @karanjohar took this question on the chin, & answered in a candid & honest manner not taking unwarranted personal offense. Let’s also acknowledge that he didn't have the infamous #nepotism comment removed from his chat show which he cud’ve."

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When a twitter user asked her why is she supporting the filmmaker, she replied that she has no upcoming films with the director but it is only right to give credit where it is due.

Kangana Ranaut was the first person on Koffee With Karan to accuse Karan Johar of promoting nepotism by launching star kids. She also called him the flag-bearer of nepotism in the industry.