Karan Johar: Shah Rukh Khan Has Never Asked For Money For A Film | Sit With Hitlist

They’ve given some of their biggest hits together. And Shah Rukh Khan has headlined each of them without a contract in place, reveals Karan Johar. As part of our unscripted print and podcast series, Sit With Hitlist, the multi-hyphenate talks about his friendships and fears, the success of his latest directorial Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, and more. Watch the full interview for more! #karanjohar #sitwithhitlist #entertainment #interview #rockyaurranikipremkahani #kuchkuchhotahai #aedilhaimushkil #shahrukhan #aliabhatt #ranveersingh #ranbirkapoor
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[@iamPrinceK]

*Timestamps* 00:51:- Karan "The Director" 7 Year Comeback 02:08:- Less Promotion Or Film Speak For Itself 04:41:- Rani's Saari (Lady with Saari) 07:38:- Ranveer-Alia Casting & Chemistry 09:24:- Movie Theme & Fashion with Brand 12:25:- Ranveer's Acting 18:45:- Directing Defference Between Ranveer & Ranbir 22:09:- Karan's First Film To Shoot Completely In India 22:21:- Fam Dram Rom Com Movie 22:53:- ADHM Theme & Perspective, Ek Tarpha Pyaar 25:35:- Karan's Personal Story/Relation 26:39:- Karan's Book Unsuitable Boy & About Dating 27:30:- Joining Specialized Dating Agency 30:10:- Political Scenario on ADHM & My Name is Khan 32:21:- Critics & Reviews 33:52:- Karan Itself Reviewer & WhatsApp Group 36:06:- Box-office or Critically Acclaimed 37:59:- Why Karan Is So Much Mainstream 39:56:- Karan's Personal Political Thought on Bombay Talkies, My Name Is Khan & Lust Stories 42:27:- "Real Don" Call On KKHH Premier SRK:- I'll take the bullet for you. 50:39:- Filmmaker to Hosting Award Show To Talk Show 52:25:- SRK Stardom, SRK Fee On ADHM & Brahmastra 54:38:- Karan As A The Producer 56:12:- Different & Unique Stories With New Director 58:57:- Karan Acted DD National Serial & Indirectly Meeting With SRK For First Time 01:03:40:- Jugal Hansraj Suggested Tune For KKHH 01:04:15:- Karan Talk About Her Father & Hollywood 01:06:40:- Karan's Family Business & How His Father Join Into Film Industry & Creation Of "Dharma Productions" 01:10:24:- As A Creative Side Or As A Money Side 01:12:08:- About Koffee With Karan & Interview 01:14:03:- Fixation Of "K" Like KKHH To Kalank 01:15:56:- About Jaya Bachchan Casting, Acting Character & Real Life Presona 01:17:24:- About Shabana Azmi Acting & Character 01:18:38:- About K3G Meta Reference "Keh Diya Na, Bas Keh Diya" 01:19:00:- Ranveer As Rocky Randhawa Is Good? 01:19:23:- Karan On Trolling, Criticizing, Hate Three Motivating Things 01:21:46:- On Nepotism Tag With Proper Explanation 01:25:23:- How To Be A Good Boss/Leader/Captain 01:27:22:- About Massage Reply Anxiety

[@user-rz4vo8dl3f]

42:45 SRK❤

[@aniketgpt]

Thanks bro

[@Last.Multiverse]

Thanks bro,, you save my patience ❤

[@bashirahmedmirdha5667]

Thanks bro

[@biologistchirag]

thanks 👍

[@user-rz4vo8dl3f]

🥰 WC, we came here bcz of SRK, so

[@akkumehra14]

Karan is so eloquent. He can never be boring, like ANYTHING BUT BORING. I can listen to his stories repeatedly and still not be bored. He would make a cool hang out.

[@nomadicolours]

I would say get out more LOL

[@adventuretours77]

Le jayenge... Le jayengea...😄

[@anujoseph_10]

Yeah he's very articulate

[@TabzKitchen]

Same here

[@Valeriaa6240]

Love you KARAN Bhai

[@rakshitnair4733]

"Unabashedly and unapologetically" is Karan's new "Conjecture"

[@arfaa584]

😅😅😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ushi123]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SMon-wh6om]

There are a few "amiable, amicable and affable" in the middle somewhere too. 😅

[@dusyantraghav7805]

Bonafide movie superstar is also one

[@Lillyfaris92]

You forgot “quintessential”

[@vimigupta4393]

I love Karan Johar interviews and him as a person. They are so sincere and cathartic. He is so authentic. Loved Rocky aur Rani. Better than all the cgi action films which give me a headache after a while.

[@shwetaaaaaaaaaaaa]

'Cathartic', he used that word many times here

[@tubing40s]

More than cinema, I prefer Karan talking about himself and life. He is a child and sensitive at heart.

[@Besties591]

With a criminal mind, don’t forget that ! 😅

[@tubing40s]

@besties591 I was commenting on one aspect of his personality. He is politically shrewd as well - he has to because he is a producer. That doesn't make him a criminal. By the way, I have been a national level journalist and a documentary filmmaker. Perhaps, there's something else I may understand from the inside?

[@dheeraj009.1]

​@@Besties591what 😂 he has nothing to do with anyone he is spending his own money and has right to launch anyone I don't know when ssr was alive why no one supported him

[@nounoursonix590]

When he's talking about love and suffering when love is not returned, I understand why his films are so sincere and why I love them so much.... He feels the same way as I do.

[@user-fn8xv6yz2m]

We love see SRK and Karen should work together once again. ❤

[@amssaiyed]

Noooo man dint like his last few movies, Srk deserves better.

[@NileshPatel-xp6sx]

Not at all srk deserve powerful directors only even that Rohit Shetty also trash

[@cristianojosephbarebor9232]

Srk uncle is old he doesn't know how to act he can do only action movie 🤣

[@harshsinghbindra7471]

​@@cristianojosephbarebor9232abey chutiye dunki aaney deh

[@travelwithsonjaa2598]

He is the best, he wants to sound frivolous but he is very intelligent and it’s an intelligent movie that he has made. I have lived in Delhi and can totally relate to the conversation and mannerisms of Rocky portrayed in the movie. Everyone did a wonderful job in this movie and kudos to KJ for making such a masterpiece. There are so many nuances and progressive messages in such a subtle way that people who are deep and sensitive would understand. It’s a beautiful work, thanks to him for entertaining us in such a soul satiating way❤

[@riyazg958]

I started watching Bollywood movies after watching Ranbir Kapoor.I am really happy that I watched every movie of R.K and also discovered some talented actors from hindi film industry.

[@umb819]

Karan Johar so eloquent as always , listening to him is like a communication coaching class

[@theayeshasayed]

This man speaks so positively and happily about everything. The way he is narrating the stories. He seems to understand emotions well. The way he laughs off even if he's made fun of. You need a big heart for that. One of the well known directors of India. Films like KKKG / KKHH actually made me feel like this is "BOLLYWOOD" at times. Big Family And Emotional drama haha. Bollywood is still somewhere known for such films. And it's good only.

[@arfaa584]

It's lovely to hear Karan Johar talk ❤❤❤

[@user-rz4vo8dl3f]

52:50 SRK

[@sreetamadutt]

You need a friend like SRK in your life!

[@sabareyaz8818]

SRK IS EMOTION

[@rm3015]

Karan seems to understand emotions so well. I would love for him to direct/write a film about normal life. For example a modern day 'Raincoat'. A Production without Manish Malhotra designs and big houses, foreign locations. He is practical and intelligent yet his la la land movies portray him as someone frivolous.

[@trulyyoursish]

His intelligence goes for a walk when he directs his ott movies.

[@piyalimitra9989]

Karan Johar is always a pleasure to listen 🎶 to..... pure bliss to ears

[@arfaa584]

Yup! I watch all his interviews ❤❤

[@pramodpanicker4623]

Wow! What a brilliant combo, KJo at Sit with Hitlist. He has let it go all.. Fabulous!

[@Muswell]

An excellent interview - thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks for posting.

[@2178Sa]

Love him or hate him, u just cannnot ignore or imagine Bollywood without Karan. More power to you Karan❤keep rising higher

[@nikitamohan3390]

It's kind of sad that Karan can't publicly talk about his love for a man even in FREAKING 2023 because he's scared or conscious of the backlash!

[@sudhakar7889]

Maybe he wants to be recognized for his work and not his sexuality. Makes sense in a backward country like India.

[@nikitamohan3390]

@@sudhakar7889 Umm when was he NOT recognized for his work in his entire professional career again either box office wise and-or critically??? Again it's freaking 2023! The pathetic excuse you told me is something people have been saying for the last 50, 30, and even 10 years. Practically forever in India! Are you going to say that for the REST of your life??? There's NOTHING more backward and pathetic than that! When you don't have anything valid or substantial to say...then don't even bother!

[@yashdeo6668]

It's his personal choice. Not every queer person needs to talk about their sexuality just because it's more accepted in society now.

[@flywithanaya]

Brilliant interview ! Loved every moment of it !

[@doveed3032]

Karan Johar is so intelligent, loving this interview. Feels like listening forever.

[@Shahbuddin_Miyadad]

Tu pagal hai... isko intelligent bol raha hai tu..saree pehenna savyata hai intelligence nahi.. feeling listening forever lol tutu lulu sunta reh jindagi bhar bacche bhawishya khatre mein hai tera 😅😂😂

[@pallavi31dec]

The best interview of Karan! Thanks for shooting this ❤

[@johnRicho22]

From the whole Bollywood, i only loved to watching Priyanka Chopra,Zoya Akhtar, Sharukh Khan and Karan Johar's Interview. They are so so sooo good.

[@sagaramin9869]

Karan always wears his heart on his sleeve. It's a delight to hear him invariably...he's transperent to the core...

[@Mayaxxxxxx]

The world needs more Karan in these times. He is progressive in his thinking and ahead of his years. Long live your success Karan. 🙏🏽

[@paromitasinha5270]

Such beautiful questions! Loved this interaction. Well done Midday

[@S_Parveen]

Karan is always a joy to watch and listen to him talk

[@rutavichare-pandit8162]

Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation! ❤

[@DillonPink]

Karan is well spoken and always fun to listen. He is a smart filmmaker also and knows the audience. Loved this interview.

[@sonamdolkar5066]

Fully agree with Karan about Saree. Saree is 101% better than any gowns for any Indian ladies for award shows or Red Carpet 👍

[@TabzKitchen]

Just finished watching Jawan ..what a beautiful movie. SRK ❤

[@shobamoses6837]

Karan is a joy to listen!! Intelligent yet a gr8 listener/learner, multitalented n accomplished yet humble, approachable n warm yet so boundary respectful.....huh, Karan talk more!! Love you! ❤ This interviewer is so exhausting tho'....

[@intekhabnatalwala7587]

TOP class interview...KJO is really fun to watch n hear.

[@PrachiSharma-pl2xm]

❤ What a lovely conversation He spoke his heart out Got to know “The Karan Johar” Thankyou Mayank 🙏

[@sareh8091]

Srk sir is one of the best hain ki hum to sochke hairan and pareshan hote hain ki srk sir ko Pakistan supporter and lots of hated speech about sarukh sir ko kaha jata Hain.. But but Haters also should to know that study and go teach and learn beyond your WhatsApp University.. Asal duniya mein dhoondo SRK sir hamare desh ke liye kya nhi kiye... Noeth South and East West Srk the one of the best ❤

[@nounoursonix590]

I haven't managed to watch Rocky and Rani in theatre. Waiting for it to appear on Amazon or Netflix

[@shreyanshmishra_cse_sstc8756]

Rocky Rani was actually Fantastic film.... This is how mass films should be made....

[@saiprasadshetty5750]

One of the best interviews simply because i may have followed almost all interviews of Karan and still didn’t know half the things that were discussed here. Great interview Mayank

[@user-mk6rd7pl8s]

@12:10 very true... Kya karu, dil beech me aa gaya... Love knows no pre designed tick boxes... It just is. ❤

[@NenoJanjane-mn3ux]

I loved Karan since 2016 when I started to know Indian movie cinema n still love him. More kudos to him.

[@sreepradas5886]

This interview was really well done. So many new things. Loved that snippet on karans first ever interaction with SRK.

[@qaroonthapar]

Awesome stuff Mayank ! Keep em coming

[@dalenemichaels7297]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one & a half hour conversation.Thank you Mayank for making it real. There's just no doubt of Karan's level of intellect & sincerity. Everyone needs a friend like Karan in their life! BTW this podcast is like watching a film in its entirety. I know I'm sounding a bit selfish though, when time's up I just feel it went by too fast. ❤

[@radhikakapoor6649]

love your interviews, mayank!

[@shantagees9425]

Most people judge Karan with his trivial Koffee with Karan rapid fire persona that is often controversial in nature and also his nepo baby connection but his interviews are always absolute fun to watch. He has a good vibe and perspective about everything and speak so eloquently

[@ksr0409]

What an awesome interview!!! ❤

[@utsav2776]

1:00:52 - most interesting part starts around this time

[@ruchisharma851]

Loved the interview. Host is amazing.

[@misramalvi]

thank you karan for saying schedule the we learnt in school and not how people say when we started working. shed-yule > skey-jyule

[@ismailarmaankhan4255]

He should Make a movie Like My Name is Khan

[@shaikhmdabulbashar7205]

I want SRK in Karan movie

[@sudhakar7889]

You don't have any knowledge about movies

[@sudhaiyer1220]

Karan can never be boring . I truly love him for the honest person he shows us audience as we cannot know him on a personal level. Kudos ❤

[@b_r5896]

One unlike to this comment

[@raviranjan3743]

So much trivia is this fabulous interview!

[@rabiaamin00]

i respect Mr. Karan....whenever he speaks ...it feels authentic....it takes alot of courage and bravery ...hats off❤..thank you for this ....

[@arfaa584]

Great interview ❤❤ Karan is so eloquent ❤❤

[@sameermangtani]

This how an interview looks when interviewer and interviewee both are in love with one person. MidDay use to ask if not hard some tricky questions! Looks like those days are gone!

[@prabhathalovesmovies]

Such a good interview Mayank sir it was such a pleasure

[@shanyaruhela7708]

Always so articulate:).

[@1718Tan]

this is the movie I can watch multiple times. Just loved the movie. I think KJ has done a wonderful job. After many years watched a movie without any complain. Fantabulous. Hated Jawan, Pathan, Ayan M movie forgot the name etc but loved this movie.

[@Muswell]

It's interesting that you didn't like Pathaan or Jawan. . I was really looking forward to them but, in the end, they were just very violent & full of murder, car explosions & CGI like those boring Hollywood action films. . I wish SRK would do a really interesting film to show off his acting skills. I like Indian films like "The Lunch Box" -- or Korean films like "Minari". Just well-made, well-written, interesting films.

[@tinadutta5628]

Loved this conversation .. he is so articulate

[@yashikashetty9669]

Loved the interview!!!!🎉❤

[@bhaaratsharma6023]

26:10 😂. He let the cat out of the bag.

[@sumitkain]

Karan Johar is at his best when interviewed than when interviewing. Also, it’d be quite a feast and coup to cast Ranbeer and Ranveer together. Hope, when someone does that

[@alkasuman581]

I think this was a great interview with Karan.I liked the way he was honest about everything he said.he has changed a lot after he had his kids.he was very sincere about his work and the love for his children ,I respect him for that.his passion for his work is genuine.I had a very different opinion about him earlier.he is a good person at heart and he really takes care of all the people who work with him.may he gain more wisdom as he grows older with age.and I hope he is more accessible to the actors who r not star kids ,and they can also deliver if given a chance to work with u.I admire the way u love your mother.god bless you

[@abhisheknishad5443]

The way he thinks about movies and characters is brilliant. He is such a pure soul. I don’t know why people don’t like this guy ! He’s awesome in every possible way❤️

[@sudhakar7889]

People don't like who are different and act differently. They mock everything that's not them. Sometimes even he acts very weirdly. He can afford that.

[@b-6870]

I too like him as a film director. He is passionate about what he does. But I won't say that people dislike him for no reason.

[@AZAR7787]

😂😂😂 he's definitely not a pure soul. He's a wretched ugly nepotist/elitist who actively destroys outside talent along with his cronies...

[@tushitamukherjee]

Wow. We learnt many things about Karan and some bits of history of his family and his first meeting with Shahrukh Khan. This interview was amazing. I love such long interviews! Mayank..you were amazing too.

[@barnalighosh4309]

Good to see KJ being more brave in his mental health space...his evolving is directly proportionate to his quality of movies, not that his earlier movies were any less, just that their purpose & bandwith were different.

[@yogithashetty2587]

Brilliant conversation 👏🏻Amazing karan Johar !

[@aliarshad6906]

Karan johar interview without mentioning srk never possible 😂❤

[@surbhifurnitures4384]

Purraane ❤ Storry haii Dono kee 😅😂😂

[@aliarshad6906]

@@surbhifurnitures4384 😂

[@desertrose00]

I love all Karan Johar interviews.. a brilliant producer and director..

[@shashwat0khurana]

"Abu Salem" was beeped @ 42:58 Abu Salem was the right hand man od Dawood Ibrahim. Thank me later👍🏻

[@sandipasarkar9537]

Loved the interview❤. Karan is charming and eloquent. And can he please for the love of God stop using the word 'like' so many times in one sentence😅😅😂😂

[@dysfunctionallymild]

Thank you for bringing up Indradhanush!

[@manvi08]

I think this is one of the finest interviews I have seen off late.

[@chopadealisha7777]

We love you RK and so proud of you

[@anshumansingh7998]

What time he talks about rk..??

[@chopadealisha7777]

​@@anshumansingh799819.00min se start

[@cristianojosephbarebor9232]

Who is rk clown 🤣

[@pandahas]

Even i started getting grey hair at young age karan. Touchè

[@aichask]

I can listen to Karan all day long!

[@Besties591]

Yeah may be he pays you to do that

[@siddharthmagazine]

KJ one of my favourite filmmakers. He is witty yet intelligent.

[@rameshprasad1040]

Be Happy Karan..god bless u ❤

[@RB-om8sk]

Hi Karan Sir please acknowledge Dev Saab more in ur movies like u gave used his iconic songs in ur last two directed movies please credit him also so that newer generation knows who Dev Anand was

[@prabhathalovesmovies]

Many congrats on the success of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani where are we getting the Vasan Bala announcement.

[@3Kamalika]

What a fabulous podcast!! Karan is such a sweetheart ❤️❤️

[@abubaarswalha1924]

Watching Karan Johar from Ethiopia ❤

[@vangujral]

1:14:45

[@justsomething...9353]

I just love this unapologetic person unapologetically❤

[@simmim4611]

Loved listening to Karan. Time passed by too fast.

[@abdiosman4433]

Who do u think was the person he was talking abt that he loved 7 to 8 years and broke his heart ? I though Sid and then he said he’s not from the industry 🤔 who do u think guys ?

[@rahu9133]

Waiting for karan johar film with combo of Ranbir Kapoor Ranveer Singh Alia Bhatt n Deepika Padukone

[@indianwrestlingfederationi4915]

21:43 - Did he just say "HAVE SNORT" 😂😂😂😂

[@sachinh91191]

Was just looking for this. I thought may be I misinterpreted

[@priteshchauhan5608]

So much to get inspiration from, Karan Johar, is an institution in itself and I dont think even he knows, how in his journey, he is constantly inspiring, encouraging and giving the most deep rooted advice put up in the most simple references....! If I am able to instill even a fraction of a percententile of Karan Johar's life lessons and aspirations, I'd feel evolved and would be filled be such sense of achievement ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@siddarthmohta8504]

Excellent interview.

[@kuumarrdbhattarrai7772]

May be Karan can make a silsila with Ranbir (poet Amitabh) & ranveer( sashi kapoor) together. what say peeps

[@diaryofseresha]

I looove listening to karan, he is so funny, intellectual n entertaining

[@bhootkotha7187]

Ranbir Kapoor Is Love❤

[@gurdevsingh882]

Good joke

[@cristianojosephbarebor9232]

Flop actor 😂

[@kalpanasriwastava3702]

Oh God , Nanking was in CP Later in East Patel Nagar ! My Father use to get rasmalai from there And we ate at Nanking

[@shashankjha8851]

21:43 "have a drink.. perhaps not" almost sounded like "have a drink, perhaps snort.." And I was like, here we go again..! 😂

[@HarJsa]

Haha - read through the comments just to see if someone felt the same as me 😂

[@teleemagoswami641]

It’s about RK’s laugh

[@frimavalentine4756]

I have always liked Karan.. He seems like a nice, smart guy… He always talks sense and I’ve never seen him be rude to anyone ..,