Karan Johar turns 50 | Birthday Party | His Learnings, Plans for Future | Film Companion

In this Film Companion exclusive, Karan Johar speaks to Anupama Chopra about his 50th birthday party, his evolution as a filmmaker, and some of his biggest regrets. Watch this interview as he shares the most fun anecdotes from his Bollywood bash, Ranveer Singh turning DJ, stories from the sets of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, and more.
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0:00 - Interview with Karan Johar
0:51 - Turning 50 in the most flamboyant way!
4:59 - Filmmaking ambitions for the coming decade
7:51 - The true source of his language of filmmaking
12:13 - Why he loves the song Dafli Wale
14:01 - When Ranveer turned DJ
15:27 - The gratitude of the relationships made in the film industry
17:37 - “Today, there is popularity, there is no stardom”
20:54 - “I’m not taken seriously as a filmmaker”
26:30 - The lack of conviction in the Hindi film industry
32:47 - “My deepest regret is…”
34:42 - “I don’t want people to NOT talk about me”
36:38 - Karan Johar reveals his true, shy nature
39:21 - What to expect in season 7 of Koffee With Karan
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Edited by: Rahul Krishnan
Producer: Sneha Menon Desai
Asst. Producer: Vinisha Tauro
Camera: Newel Mathew Sailesh, Rahul Krishnan, Rahul Chaudhary
Lighting & sound: Rahul Chaudhary
Production Manager: Vir Suryawansshi
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[@hemanagandla6195]

Despite what people may think about him, Karan Johar is indeed an interesting person to listen to. He has so much knowledge about the film industry and the fact that he's so honest about himself is an impressive quality. He knows that there will always be a certain section of people that will not take him seriously as a filmmaker. He knows that people troll him incessantly. But he has accepted his situation and is not constantly trying to seek validation from others which is such a brave thing to do. He's going to make films the way he wants to and be unapologetic about it irrespective of other people's opinions. By the way Anupama is a good interviewer. I've always liked her interviews with Karan Johar.

[@nil4416]

INDEED

[@shadedawg6007]

he is a very good businessman thats it but when it comes to direction he is simply below average..idk how people watches his movies which has baseless drama lovestory..if he didnot have that good commercial music in his films he would have winded up long ago !

[@mecca1395]

Unapologetic does not mean to abuse the system… and cater to the elite, stars and star kids all the time.

[@nil4416]

@shade dawg baseless drama ? Lmao I guess you haven’t watch his films fully !!!!

[@shadedawg6007]

@@nil4416 fools like you only watch such type of nonsense films..tell me whats so special about films like kuch kuch hota he ? just overdrama with stupid dual love story..u will simply get bored of watching those kinda films in todays time considering the people perception towards coinema but watch films like dil chahta hai, swadesh it still gets the same vibe

[@aasthakaul2357]

I can't believe they are saying that his movies aren't iconic. As a person who grew up with movies like kuch kuch hota hai and kal ho na ho, you have made very iconic movies, Karan, and we relate our childhood to them. He is also one of the most charismatic people I have ever seen, with the most engaging interviews. Take a bow sir.

[@shubhmohanka]

Don't forget kabhi khushi kabhi gham and my name is khan!

[@mehakriaz1588]

kabhi alvida na kehna, my name is Khan, ❤️❤️also

[@Dkdc-jw3uk]

“You don’t want to become a buffet when you’re a bona fide a la cartè” KJO 2022

[@amitnagpal1985]

This is a quote that they’ll quote in his eulogy. Absolutely brilliant.

[@independentindependent6680]

@@amitnagpal1985 true Karan is a fantastic orator.

[@rajkumarsharma5237]

Brilliant quote

[@khushnumdarukhanawalla7631]

Never ever thought I would so enjoy this interview. He is so brutally honest. He deserves due credit.

[@Yashs_world]

This man is sooo positive and so dignified. Iv seen all his interviews through all these years and he inspires me so much. No matter what people say about u . U go do ur thing! That is my take away from this man. Just keep working. Luv Karan Johar❤️❤️

[@koushiknemani5135]

Karan is probably one of the most articulate and intelligent people in the film industry. Talking about his films, well he mints a lot of money and produces really good movies seldom. There is definitely curiosity around his personality more than his films. Unapologetic and brutally honest. Gemini being a true gemini

[@saumyamishra6631]

No no it’s a planned marketing act to keep doing something to create buzz & bling got no real reason There’s nothing that he can boast of so self indulgent

[@ruuuuuuuupp]

Gemini gang♊😀

[@meshzy13]

Exactly what i think too. He is just Gemini being unapologetic. And that bit about being alone and not having a partner in 50? Phew, that was actually sad and no one will say it honestly like he did here.

[@swagatikadasmohapatra4524]

He’s candid, he’s funny, he’s articulate, great understanding of human behaviour, and very very entertaining. His interviews are always so much fun to watch.

[@shivangdixit007]

and his movies?

[@janbazrishi]

@@shivangdixit007 all of 6 films directed by him were hits.

[@2178Sa]

He has taken sooo much trolls and criticism despite creating and giving jobs for soo many. He is one of the most interesting, humorous, intelligent, well knowledgeable and we can’t deny the fact that we can listen him talk for hours without getting bored. And also trollers didn’t leave outstanding actress like Alia from trolling whatever she does. Love both Karan and Alia immensely ❤️

[@sunny96789]

Not enough credit is given to Karan the director, my all time fav will forever be K3G. He is awesome and will forever be a fan! Can't wait to see him do action

[@khiladi9245]

Yes

[@MyMintu007]

I heard aspiring heroines give audition to the legendary Poos dialogues from K3G still……….

[@shubhmohanka]

Don't forget my name is khan!

[@MsDiMera2]

I wont lie he is one of my favourite directors, I just love the vibe of his movies

[@nareshraghuwanshi7682]

If someone doubt karan's talent watch kabhi alvida na kehna songs, he created magic in each song in that film. See colors, chemistry, picturization.

[@TheStardust2011]

That will be choreographer's craft rt.. Farah Khan i suppose.

[@shadedawg6007]

@@TheStardust2011 true,, those thing are done by others..only good thing about his movies is that he had brilliant commercialized music and thats it..those type of baseless romantic films would have been disaster if it were released today

[@khiladi9245]

My name is Khan 🔥

[@MyMintu007]

@@shadedawg6007 it’s what film is all about for me…..baseless drama…….magical world……..the things u can only dream bout……..even south movies r baseless over the top………it’s just that what’s working at that moment n time….plus luck……..cinema is just like n magical illusion that makes u happy on weekends n u can start ur day afresh the next week……….just chill n forget………

[@sayyamjain2390]

@@shadedawg6007 films are baseless except some realistic films..it is meant to be taken as entertainment..sadly u can't enjoy... it's your fault not karan's..ayushman's films would bomb if released in 2000s but not karan's films..

[@rishabhgambhir1169]

I don't know why I love to see his interviews, the rare camaraderie that he has with the entire film fraternity is jaw-dropping. His oh-so-honest-answers mixed with his over the top confusing dual personality and his love for the hindi cinema makes it fun and fantastic.

[@surakshamuneerappa7339]

@ Rishabh you speak so well. I am actually reading your comment again and again, alongside Karans interview .🥰

[@renganathanramesh4501]

The way you have written is so Fantastic, wish I could ever convey my thoughts like this in words

[@nagaprathyushagattu6101]

I can't believe I just watched the entire 42min conversation in one shot while doing my evening chores at home...this man is unbelievable to hold you for that long..he's got that so called charisma in him!! Added some new vocabulary too to my dictionary 😊 keep going Karan and more power to you!

[@shivvenugopalan6027]

Good to see a south Indian liking karan

[@randomshorts9399]

Half of the comments looks like PR ones to me😝

[@akshayshetty861]

@Porco Ackerman what did he do ?

[@kavi1501]

@@randomshorts9399 lol

[@manishsuresh4996]

@Peter kryptonite what he did???

[@rafisazaman5471]

This guy is very well spoken, unabashedly honest, free spirited. Love hearing him.

[@snowflake1458]

I believe Karan is slightly underrated as a director. I mean he did movies that were blockbusters and very popularand he put India on the global map with K3G and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

[@vilearninglife4723]

I love Karan Johar. That's it. Plain and simple.

[@MaheshSharma-kq3bl]

No matter what ppl say I admire this guy he's gt a great sense to understand what is demand and has always been delivering directly or indirectly according to it still getting criticised by many many ppl... But I also love how unapologetic he's to those ppl.... Cheers and more power to u in ur 50's Karan hoping to lot of ur work soon huge fan since DDLJ technically m an SRK fan but u have always been der in terms of movies.... Stay as ur and let ur work and success speak for itself 🥂

[@utsav2776]

Anyone who knows even a little bit of Indian films, will tell you that Karan-SRK combo films have broken ground in the remotest of territories. People in Africa where there are water n food scarcity issues, love Kuchh Kuchh Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. They are obviously loved in the Western world n the South East Asian, South Asian world.. Germany, France, everywhere man. They have been the the true blue blockbusters and no one can take this away from him. My Name is Khan remains the first biggest blockbuster worldwide coming from Hindi cinema and its relevance only increases with time. Karan's cinema is so comforting... You can always go back to his movies and watch em again n again. That's a gifted filmmaker for me. More power to you, man! Please rope in SRK with a fantastic script for an amazing outing soon. Please. ☺☺

[@lalityadav6662]

Bas kar bhai Karan ke pr

[@rohitp8900]

Lol….my name is khan did just average business even in India….what ‘blockbuster’ are you talking about?

[@utsav2776]

@@lalityadav6662 not a PR guy yaar! Jo padha hai uske basis pe bola. Agar tere ko laga ki PR hai toh bina comment kiye chhod deta yaar. PR waale reply thode hi karte hain. 🙃

[@utsav2776]

@@rohitp8900 I have checked. I said worldwide. Also, how relevant it remains man.. Even after 12 years of its release. Let's close this here, please. You can believe what you want. If you don't agree, you can write a different comment but not a reply to mine. Thanks man! 🙂

[@afzaluddin7100]

@@rohitp8900 it was a block buster

[@KING-ri2vs]

*Karan's movies are not my cup of Koffee (pun intended) but must say that the interviews that he gives are just pure fun. His effortless way of talking along with self deprecating humor in the interviews are how he likes his films to be - catering to everyone. Enjoyed this interview as well.*

[@KING-ri2vs]

@Shamaila Akhtar Use * before and after, without space, what you want to make bold.

[@KING-ri2vs]

🙂👍🏼

[@saumyamishra6631]

Plz it’s a mutual admiration society

[@AGNYC]

*youlovekaran

[@gmgorgeousstar5879]

Yesss

[@meghaghosh9219]

KARAN you should do a podcast show on bollywood, it would be lovely.

[@nil4416]

Yes pls , ngl his talk are entertaining yet can learn sm about it .

[@ishwaryasaravanan9774]

Despite everything, when this man speaks, we just can't ignore! Clearly no one can be this candid humorous and entertaining in the current lot of celebrities!

[@simiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

As an Indian who grew up in America, Karan Johar’s films have been landmark in helping me and many many others like me find our Indian identity and actually be proud of it. Cult films like kabhie khushi kabie gham, kuch kuch hota hai, kal ho na ho have had a greater impact on my life than can be described. They are literally my comfort place because I associate them with the happiest part of my life - when I was 5 or 6. They were family movies, that everyone sat in the living room and enjoyed and there’s just no comparison to that feeling. As I grew up, I was shocked to learn that people in India don’t actually appreciate this man or his work. It’s saddening because he’s genuinely talented - his movies may not be for everyone but not every movie has to be ground breaking in its approach, some of them can just be feel good movies that take you home. The reason there exists a grand and gorgeous image of Bollywood around the world is because of this man - something I can deeply appreciate because for a large part of my life growing up, people just looked at me and thought I come from this dirty slum called India. So sure, realistic cinema is appreciated but there is also an audience that appreciates the beautiful part of things.

[@dia606]

I’m sorry but this is why 2nd generation Indians in other countries are so ignorant about India and have bizarre mythical ideas about the country. It’s nice to have something in the culture to celebrate but if this is what people have built their cultural identities on it’s totally a fail

[@simiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

@@dia606 If the fact that people in India are able to own big houses, wear nice clothes, and have grand lifestyles is a mythical to you, maybe it’s you who is failing.

[@nihilistdurden5559]

You're not indian bruh, if Karan Johar films gave you your "Indian Identity", stop claiming you're indian

[@nihilistdurden5559]

@Robert C Mark Hamesworth so everyone who isn't rich, effluent or nris are dirt and dust? Horrible mentality. And if you cared about your Daddy Johar so much, why have his last 5 movies flopped, didn't you go support it, rich guy? You're just a pahjeet pretending to be white 🤣 🤣

[@Finnola]

That's funny as Indian living in u.s. I associated with t.v show fresh of the boat. Somehow bollywood films were aspirational and artificial but it's fun to watch cringefest like this directors movies.

[@sunny96789]

I still remember Hrithik mania back in the early 2000s, no one in this generation has that kind of stardom.

[@anthonydominick8925]

I like the fact that Mr. Johar put Anupama on the spot by saying what she too thought about him as other people did/still do 🙌🏽

[@muthukasimani5098]

The best part of this interview is Sridevis poster ! Sri looks so beautiful !

[@alokm4451]

Who cares what people think about him. He is a proud son, producer, director and father. Rest is noise.

[@sarimahmad883]

He gave my childhood the best movies. Which I will cherish for my whole life. ❤

[@sruthysankaranarayanan5986]

One thing gotta love about Karan Johar is his self awareness and his unapologetic attitude ! ❤️ Looking forward to his new films and kofee with Karan'snew season ! Yes it's frivolous, fun and gossips but still need not be taken too seriously! Let's enjoy it for what it is.

[@bhavikarathod4442]

This human speaks his heart and i have immense respect for him ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@utsav2776]

It was hilarious. So many truth bombs. Such self awareness. Loved it. And yes, as I have said many times before as well, Shah Rukh Khan is the greatest star ever. No one like him. Let's enjoy this time when we can witness the boundless talent, the unmatched charisma and the mesmerizing overwhelming aura of this once-in-a-thousand-millennia super duper megastar ...the SuperGod called Shah Rukh Khan. Love n more power to Khan sahab. ❤❤❤

[@playstationaccount4473]

in Bollywood. Don't mean the world over....in india. and even that is questionable. Older stars like Rajesh Khanna or Sanjeev Kumar were bigger stars and better actors.

[@shilpa3032]

Only in Hindi belt , I don’t think srk has the same fan base otherwise his movies would not have flopped. Gone were the days when ppl would hide their true self now everything is dissected in social media and everyone understands no one is god and all are human beings. This is the truth. It takes 1 sec for any person to pull him down from the pedestal . Audience of today should be given credit for this

[@saisha8565]

@@playstationaccount4473 RK & SK including other legendary actor/actresses of golden era were belonged to Hindi film industry not Bollywood ( parody of brand Hollywood)

[@playstationaccount4473]

@@saisha8565 spot on .

[@manoj_mohan4322]

Karan Johar needs to direct more films like alternate years💖💖💖💖Please.....Direct again with Srk, Rani, Kajol and Salman😜🔥💯💖🥂

[@prashantbaraskerlyricist855]

he played important role in popularising Bollywood outside India in ,90s & 2000s with the movies he made with SRK..

[@ashrafffazal5638]

I think I might have cried a little when he talks about his regrets off not having a life partner. Kind of got me.

[@jiyajoo]

Binge watching all his interviews . He is so eloquent and says whatever is inside without mincing words and he has always been so fun to listen to, does not shy away from calling spade a spade and is so effortlessly charming. More interviews with him please…

[@naveens696]

Sridevi is the background is simply amazing.

[@amitr1688]

So true ....love her

[@factcheckers11]

What he said about stardom vs popularity is absolutely true.

[@iramguard6985]

Yaa it's actually true

[@jagdiskumar715]

🔥

[@jagdiskumar715]

😎😎 h

[@Sagar-sb2wz]

true in bollywood not in South.

[@factcheckers11]

@@Sagar-sb2wz even if not at present but surely after the present stars would age up we would find a similar trend in south too

[@NiravJoshi]

I am actually delighted that Koffee with Karan is continuing.

[@adityajoshi5103]

one of bollywood's most aware film maker and one of bollywood's most sensible journalist... a terrific combination

[@KindaSabrful]

Shah Rukh Khan truly is THE LAST OF THE STARS. SRK defines STARDOM

[@thesam27hosh]

Salman?

[@harshsinghbindra7471]

@@thesam27hosh salman has charima and populaity..but srk is just magical.. srk is probably the most lovable person ever in indian history

[@chrisbrown2117]

Sridevi portrait on the background 😘😘😘

[@mariyamniyaz]

So true... pple made memes of Varun jumping from the train to save the kid in coolie.. so badly criticized... and then i saw the applauded and raved RRR... and i am what ??? 😂😂😂😂 and yes if bollywood had made it pple wld hv lynched

[@Dkdc-jw3uk]

Shot at yrf dance rehearsal room 😄✨

[@subhashrout927]

Totally unrelated but....Can't take my eyes off Sridevi in the background. Larger than life star she still gives me goosebumps. Ya ya nice interview as well .

[@devisingh196]

Absolutely I was just looking at her when the zoom out.

[@kushagrabhatnagar2109]

Karan Johar is far more intelligent than most people give him credit for.

[@anuradhavashisth13]

Sushant Singh Rajput... Naam toh yaad hoga Divine Justice 🙏🙏 #JusticeForSushantSinghRajput

[@aditinautiyal1524]

When he speaks... It's like you are captured to listen to him... Speaks with such emotions... enthusiasm... You can see the words with pictures in front of you... I wonder why all actors mentions they love when Karan narrated them a movie ... Hopefully some day those narrations too would be captured and will be shown to the world. I am sure those too would be impeccable

[@nil4416]

Omg yes pls

[@raghavarorra6097]

No one talked about the amazing sridevi backdrop

[@asifsuhail2656]

My name is Khan is a bloody gem and maybe his finest film of all time. It was also a very necessary social drama and it hit home. There are very few films in Indian cinema that are made with an empathetic lens towards a Muslim character.... Kudos to Karan Johar for making it!

[@ChandraRamakrishnan2015]

Agree totally! It's a favourite of mine too. Karan really surpassed himself there

[@sahilsoni1645]

Agreed!

[@667Rao]

I love Karan… he is really humble and honest .. all the best Karan !! Totally agree with him About stardom… new generation actors are just very casual and easy going…

[@yourundividedattention3351]

I used to be K Jo's fan, now I am his air conditioner

[@ayushpatel245]

Best comment

[@khiladi9245]

How creative

[@utsav2776]

32:40 - completely agreed. Reviewers are so biased. If KGF, RRR etc had come from a Hindi filmmaker starring Hindi actors, they would have been lynched for no rhyme or reason. Maybe it's just because of too much competition n negativity in bollywood. I don't think there's that kind of negativity in South. I hope this gives way to more positivity n everyone can just celebrate Hindi films like they do all other films.

[@pannagkamath8950]

South just makes better movies be it commercial movies like KGF, RRR or classy movies like GGVV, 777 Charlie they've got all bases covered. There's absolutely nothing that Bollywood has and south doesn't except Drugs and pan masala maybe 😆

[@scienceaintfiction-thatswh7934]

That's not true. Movies like Singham, Simba and heropanti wouldn't have worked then. Machoism in the movie doesn't mean the screenplay and dialogues have to be lousy and cringy. And that's what is happening in Bollywood of late.

[@Albetroz1415]

Nonsense, most of Salman Khan's filmography is south Indian remakes, Shahid Kapoor revived his dying career by doing the same, should we even talk about our SINGHAM Ajay? All of them were celebrated by the reviewers aswell as the people, stop pretending like Hindi movies are completely different & pure.

[@utsav2776]

Look how these people in the reply section are defending the South Indian movies. They proved my point. People in south love their movies n stars and there is no negativity. Even if they don't like some of their South movie, they won't tear it apart by giving devastating reviews or abusing the actors, directors. In bollywood, it's totally opposite. If people don't like a movie of if the movie did not live up to its hype they wud go out of their way to ridicule every single thing about the movie. Fans of one star would fight with fans of other star as if their life depends on it. Reviewers are easily bought by rivals to spread negativity about a particular movie of their competitor so that a perceived negative word of mouth can be spread to bring down the movie. So, all of it happens that affects Bollywood. Also, you wouldn't find any hindi film viewer going out of his way to defend their loved films, contrary to what these people in the reply section are doing.

[@ireensvlog]

And South audiences roots for their stars not starts online wars joining an army created by a witch name Kangana

[@sohailkhan501]

Sridevi in the backdrop… sigh! ❤️

[@akashbansal461]

I'm a big big fan of koffee with Karan. I was so sad when karan pranked us and said there will be no more seasons. Also I wanted Ranbir and alia in the couch together and see their chemistry!!!

[@saurabhmishra4581]

19:30 🙌...That's the stardom of SRK 👍..He's always magical 💥

[@hrishikeshkharde2198]

Tnxx

[@citizen1315]

I'm so happy to see positive comments about KJO on comment section. He deserves this.

[@amankumarsingh1150]

Greatest Legendary Superstar Sridevi Ji image in background is just beyond of words

[@utsav2776]

I don't care what people nowadays say but I have loved Hindi films. I have loved Karan's films. I find films directed by Yash Chopra, Adi Chopra, Karan Johar have so much sincerity, honesty, innocence n purity that they just work for me esp the ones starring Shah Rukh Khan. Some of Karan's movies i loved - Kuchh Kuchh Hota Hai, K3G, My Name Is Khan, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Kal Ho Na Ho ( he was a writer on this one) , Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

[@sandeep4440]

“You make cringe, but you still binge” awesome said. Should be tag line of your biography

[@aziza000]

Anupama is the queen of fake laughs, but love her still lol

[@vickytinta]

SRK ♥ : The Star post liberalization India 17:00 to 20:30

[@aasthagupta4234]

Have grown up watching his movies, his show, his interviews...He is truly gem of a person.

[@animeshb1238]

It's so interesting that one thing common between Karan Johar and Ram Gopal Varma is their common love for Sridevi and Amitabh Bachchan. Would love to see their joint interview one day.

[@ashrafffazal5638]

Kjo you are an icon to many of us. Firstly, you may not have said the three letter word, but we all know and love you for it. You have mainstreamed so many conversations for so many of us. Your movies may not be "appreciated" in the current times, but all your movies have had fantastic moments. Keep doing you big boy.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Happy Belated Birthday to Karan Johar! Also, the huge Sridevi Ji banner at the back is fabulous!

[@9903086787]

Love his self-awareness, proves why he's been so successful as a marketer and producer. He's an ok director but the fact that he realises that and knows his target audience are either NRIs or aspirational folks, speaks a lot about his experience. Yes 90's n 2000s were about flashy films directors like him made, but he is smart to know a K3G will never work today, and thus his sharp intuitiveness about the market.

[@ElViajeReviews]

Sridevi’s picture from Yashji’s Chandni is my biggest takeaway from this interview :)

[@labibasharif6953]

It’s so true, I saw so many Bollywood stars of this generation, I didn’t feel anything. The last time I felt something is for Hritik.

[@TheSexyrean]

Karan Johar is 🖤 Whatever these people say BS about him he is unique classy in his own way 🖤

[@tanzinamanzur4514]

I just loooove watching Karan Johar interviews; he's the best speaker in Bollywood (coz SRK isn't competing with anyone).

[@urja330]

I would just love to appreciate the positivity in this chat. This is the first time I have seen something awesome being said for karan johar and I loved it idk why ❤️😁

[@deeptimuhla2074]

Extremely honest. Witty. Supremely intelligent. Hope he finds love

[@neha_ki_nautanki]

Love his honesty! It takes courage to publicly disclose who you really are!

[@Jigyasa14]

Ae dil h mushkil is my favorite film and I absolutely love his movies whatever anyone say as a 90's kid K2H2 and K3G was iconic.. And I can listen to his interviews again and again. Can't wait for koffee with karan how much anyone deny it has been guilty pleasure for lot of people including me 😅😅

[@swethae2769]

Might not like his movies much. But I just really really like it when he talks. So much fun and genuine everytime.

[@a3zax007]

what i like about him his that he is brutally honest also . i liked the part where he said there people i dont like and certain people do not like me also .

[@pranavichaudhry7254]

Karan has amazing knowledge about marketing and distribution of film. he has potential of being great director. I love his personality and so his movies.

[@nivedi5544]

He's a rare and amazing storyteller. Every small incident he narrates from his experience in his interviews is so vivid and has the right amount of good humour.

[@spandymickey]

Sridevi at the backdrop 😍

[@PokhrajRoy.]

In a world where we can’t have grand celebrations, it’s nice to see someone enjoying themselves. Although I’m sorry to hear about the viral outbreak which was unfortunate timing.

[@ihulk9451]

I knew it I would find you here idk why😂

[@SP-gy4hs]

@@ihulk9451 He/They/Whatever will do everything for attention 🤣 you should go and see how this creature drops a comment on every post by Suchin, a Film Companion critic because he looks good. In return, Suchin does not even acknowledge this guy's presence 😆

[@ihulk9451]

@@SP-gy4hs its okay nothing wrong with it. I know he means good. You’re very rude

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@ihulk9451 Hahaha happy to see you too! 😂

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@SP-gy4hs Lmao you don’t know me and Suchin knows me. He doesn’t need to reply all the time because that is their prerogative.

[@shivikachadha9476]

I love KJO! so much, he is just amazing and so passionate about his craft, Dharma and Karan has given Bollywood one of the best films. He is still so irrelevant and so Lovely so talk to. ❤️❤️❤️ whatever the world says, totally love you kjo 💕

[@religionvsatheism9182]

People get so massively entertained by the movies of a filmmaker no matter what you might say. kuch kuch hota hai was a blockbuster. My name is khan was pretty damn amazing...kabhi alvida na kehna tried to show a different reality of modern marriages...Kabhi khushi kabhi gham was hilarious but still entertained people....aur ab itni nafrat hogyi h...shows how people just care about what's said by other people around them

[@murtazaazmi9963]

So true

[@satanicmc]

Indians are hypocrite

[@sameersalasakar5097]

This guy is very intelligent director and made Indian films globally famous for Indian diaspora especially in UK and US. His first two directorial works are done very cleverly. This kind of work needs big picture vision. Almost whatever he has directed became hit with few exceptions. And he is the one to make Shahrukh Khan big and famous in international world.

[@upuliful]

Being a fan of his movies since the day i can remember and even a bigger fan of karan, the person as i grew up and got to know him from his interviews! I agree with everything he says except that he doesn't believe his movies are any special. KARAN JOHAR MOVIES IS LIFE AND I WILL LOVE YOU FOR LIFE!! Your biggest fan from Sri lanka!

[@prakrutigupta3323]

Karan johar interviews are always very interesting. He is the only one who can speak about his personal life, his life as not critically acclaimed director and amazing producer.

[@HarmanSingh-929]

Whatever anyone says, I loved Ae dil hai Mushkil and watched it over and over again as I have a similar story…as for Karan, his interviews itself are more interesting than most Katrina Kaif movies. I can hear him all day long. He is entertainment. Period

[@4395xyz]

It is always a joy to watch Karan speak. He is so true to his heart and so human . Love u Karan . May god bless you.

[@Luckysingh-ej8wo]

Chandni in the background, the reason Yash Raj is still in business. Miss u Sridevi 😢

[@ghanshyamgajjar9641]

Sridevi poster is amazing

[@gmgorgeousstar5879]

Respect Sridevi ji 🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥

[@baheshatshaikh2681]

He always gives me some positive qoutes in his interviews i always write it down somewhere & for sure i use it in my life... Just admire him,his work ,his sense of humour, his fashion sense,his confidence in himself & self acceptance which is so rare in this tough world whoz always ready to pin point your flaws...kudos to you Karan :)

[@srujankumar8450]

Karan Johar is the brand ambassador of promoting pan India films from south . He promoted Bahubali vey well and admires Rajamouli ,Shankar, Mani Ratnam ,Prasanth Neel .He openly talks and appreciates good films and concedes the fact that Bollywood is falling behind and gives reasons behind.

[@Finnola]

Don't think so as those "pan india" films are the run of the mill but better made and performed. All this guy did is take advantage of their stars and its fan base and got more money with nationwide release. Every telugu and Tamil big budget spectacle can earn 500 crore in South India itself, with rest of the country it got 2x the money. Other than that bahubali, rrr or kgf can earns it audience on their own since it's just another entertainer that audience post pandemic will find worth spending money on. There'll be more success from big telugu films because bollywood has lost its creativity in making even big budget entertainers as it did in the past and audience are giving chance to actors from other industries. With ott one can get used to seeing other industries so bollywood doesn't have the luxury of being exclusive now.

[@sayyamjain2390]

@@Finnola but if SSR had not approached karan for bahubali 1..it wouldn't have collected even 50 crores in hindi version..as he distributed and gave screens with influence of dharma productions...now u see the case of vikram and charlie..both were great films but no one gave many screens because there is no big production house for distribution..

[@AbhayVakil01]

Karan speaks well.

[@lantherpagdi]

yeah I don't blame you.. colonial hangover is in desi dna

[@sonalipathak6724]

Love love his interviews and listening to him!! Completely entertaining 👌👌👌

[@typosaidiloveya3853]

His sense of the industry and cinema in general is absolutely amazing. Its almost like he has a PhD in how everything works.

[@dj-if3fl]

Hes a total entertainer 🤩... Love this guy...really enjoy all his interviews... Wishing him the best for his upcoming Blockbuster BRAHMASTRA 🙌🤲👍

[@meghashah6675]

Waiting for the next season of coffee with karan...its pure fun......dunn knw why ppl take chat show so seriously...its pure fun pure

[@ShahidAli-vx4nl]

Love the prolific way KJ speaks and reveals himself!!!!

[@twilight9237]

Brutally honest interview. Keep it up both! You are a true cinema lover.

[@sharmilajoshi4182]

I have tried to meet Karan so many times. I am sure he has watched my work in bodyguard as a hostel warden and many more films . He is a very intresting human and spiritually connected to me.

[@sharwarideshpande7431]

Karan Johar is absolutely incredible! I truly agree with so many of the things he's mentioned here. P.S. Also looking forward to watching light hearted, illogical, laughable, joyous movies.