Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once mentioned how Alia Bhatt had opportunities because of Karan Johar, whereas she never received support on the same level from anyone in the industry.
Varun Dhawan discussed how Alia Bhatt is Karan Johar’s favourite child and how she is a rival since she is succeeding in her profession whether or not the director supports her.
Alia Bhatt is the first child that Karan calls and the object of his intense adoration. He doesn’t mind getting ridiculed for always having Alia as his favourite.