After criticism of his acting debut in the Netflix film Nadaaniyan, released on March 7, 2025, Saif Ali Khan defended his son, Ibrahim Ali Khan. Playing middle-class student-turned-fake boyfriend Arjun Mehta, Ibrahim received mixed reviews—praised for his screen presence but criticised for language delivery. Saif showed faith in Ibrahim’s development in a March 10 interview, drawing comparisons between his path and that of his own early challenges Believing experience will hone his talents, he admitted tutoring Ibrahim through acting seminars in Mumbai since February 2025. Resilience was underlined by Saif, who said Ibrahim’s potential is still bright for future positions despite his shortcomings.