Karan Johar's response to Akshay Kumar's niece asking him Dharma Film Kyun Nahi Diya is unmissable

Simar Bhatia, Akshay Kumar's niece, is generating buzz even before her film debut. The actress, set to star in Sriram Raghavan's "Ikkis," recently charmed audiences with her witty interaction with Karan Johar, who lauded her performance and welcomed her to Bollywood.

Simar Bhatia’s performance in Ikkis

Simar Bhatia stars alongside Agastya Nanda in the forthcoming film Ikkis, scheduled for release on January 1, 2026. The film's final trailer, unveiled on December 19, garnered widespread acclaim from the industry. Ikkis holds particular significance as it marks the final cinematic appearance of veteran actor Dharmendra. The biopic, based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal PVC, has received warm endorsements from Bollywood personalities, including Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, who took to social media to express their appreciation for the film.

Simar and Karan’s cute banter

Karan Johar was among the first to welcome Simar, sharing the final trailer of "Ikkis" on his Instagram Stories, "SOLID!!!! Rooting for you Aggy!!! Welcome to the movies @simarbhatia18..you're gorgeous!!!"

Simar reshared his post and responded with humour, writing, "Thank you sir. Phir mujhe Dharma ka picture kyun nahin diya?"

Karan Johar replied to this, "Haha! This is the best launch for you my darling... it looks so good! Excited to watch it and ofcourse see your debut performance"

Simar then replied, "All just for laughs sir, really appreciate your post. I do indeed feel this is the best thing ever happened to me"

Simar's playful comment quickly went viral, with fans applauding her confidence and wit. She's the daughter of Alka Bhatia, Akshay Kumar's sister, and has been diligently preparing for her film debut.

Akshay Kumar’s heartfelt message for Simar

Earlier this month, Akshay Kumar wrote a heartfelt message for Simar as she prepared to begin her acting career. He wrote, "Holding you as a tiny baby to now watching you step into the world of films... life really has come full circle. Simar, I've seen you turn from a shy little girl who would hide behind her mom into this confident young woman ready to face the camera like she was born for it. Safar mushkil hai, but knowing you, you'll walk into it with that same spark, that same honesty, and that same stubborn determination that runs in our family. Hum Bhatias ka funda simple hai: kaam karo, dil se karo, aur phir universe ka magic dekho. I'm so proud of you beta... The world is about to meet Simar Bhatia ... but to me you've always been a star. Go shine! Jai Mahadev."

Simar responded emotionally in the comments, writing, "I will never be able fully express what your support and love mean to me. You always said, "Maa teri ek hai, par main do-do maavan de barabar haan," and that's exactly how you've loved me. Everything strong in me comes from the safety you gave me. Thank you, MA MA. I love you more than words can ever say."