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Debut Director Kayoze Irani Unfazed by Criticism of His Film Sarzameen
9 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Kayoze Irani's directorial debut Sarzameen received negative reviews but did well on OTT
- Ibrahim Ali Khan faced criticism for his performance in the film, but Irani believes he will improve
- Irani has retired from acting, preferring to work behind the camera as a director
As of October 9th, 2025, Kayoze Irani, the director of the film Sarzameen, remains unfazed by the negative reviews his directorial debut received. The film, which starred Ibrahim Ali Khan, Kajol, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, had a theatrical release but was met with criticism.
However, Irani reveals that the film has found success on OTT platforms, and the response from viewers has been encouraging. He acknowledges the pressure of launching a star kid like Ibrahim, but says he never doubted their decision to work together. Irani believes Ibrahim will have to keep working hard to improve as an actor, and he thinks Ibrahim had a better run with Sarzameen compared to his debut film, Nadaaniyan.
