India, Oct. 12 -- Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan has come out in support of producer Karan Johar after the latter faced backlash for his recent remarks on Homebound. Earlier this month, Karan had said that he now looks at profitability with every project he takes on and expressed uncertainty about whether a film like Homebound could be made again. His comments drew criticism online, with many accusing him of prioritising commerce over creativity. Now, in an interview with Lallantop Cinema, Neeraj Ghaywan has defended Karan and clarified the intent behind his statement.

Neeraj expressed disappointment over the reaction to Karan's comments and said, "See, he has such a big production banner, he's such a big producer, he doesn't need to back a fi...