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Happy Birthday Karan Johar: SRK To Kareena, Recalling Filmmaker's 'Special' Friendships
In his childhood, Karan had to listen to many taunts for having gestures like girls. People used to tease him, make fun of him and this trolling continues till today.
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Pic Courtesy: Instagram New Delhi: Karan Johar is one of the finest directors of Bollywood who has given many blockbusters like 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,' 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna' and more. It would not be wrong if Karan is called the boldest, most outspoken and one of the most controversial people in the industry. As he turns a year older today, let us recall filmmakers' special friends.
Johar family is a small family of four, KJO, his twins Roohi, Yash and his mom Hiroo Johar. He has many friends in the industry including Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Kajol and others. His anecdotes of friendships are very famous as he has mentioned many in his chat show 'Koffee With Karan,' and also in his autobiography.
Who is Karan Johar?
Karan Johar was born on 25 May 1972 in Mumbai. His father Yash Johar was a famous producer and founder of Dharma Productions. Karan studied at Green Lawn High School and HR College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai. He has given many superhits in the industry, he has launched many star kids and has a huge friends-like-family group in the industry.
'Love' with Twinkle Khanna
Karan Johar and Twinkle Khanna studied together all their childhood in the same boarding school. He revealed in his autobiography that he had a massive crush on Twinkle and she is the only girl he ever fell in 'love' with. They share a special bond, even with actress' husband Akshay Kumar, KJo has a special connection as they often share a fun banter at parties and even in Karan's chat show.
Earlier, Twinkle told in the launching event of her autobiography 'Mrs. Funnybones' that Karan proposed to her in school. He told her, 'I like you, I like your moustache, it is hot,' to this, the actress laughed out loud.
Kajol and Karan's Bond
Karan and Kajol became friends during the shooting of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. As the filmmaker mentioned in his memoir, Kajol always told him that she was a big fan of Mani Ratnam and dreamed of working in his film. One day the actress got a call from Mani Ratnam and he said, 'We want to cast you in the film with Shahrukh'. Kajol hung up the phone saying 'Karan don't joke'. When the call came again, the veteran director said, 'I am Mani Ratnam'. When Karan came to know about this, he was overjoyed, but the dates they wanted were clashing with his film.
Karan knew how much Kajol was fond of Mani Ratnam, so he decided to extend the dates of his film, as mentioned in his memoir. Even after hearing this, Kajol refused Mani Ratnam's offer, as she had signed the first contract with Karan. Since then both became best friends. However, years later, Ajay Devgn and Karan's argument during the clash between 'Shivaay' and 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' brought differences. In his autobiography, Karan wrote a chapter in the name of Kajol and talked about his bond with her and how he will always cherish it.
Shah Rukh Khan, The BFF
Karan Johar started his career as an actor with the help of his father. He first worked in Doordarshan's show 'Indradhanush.' He then assisted director Aditya Chopra in the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' and also played the role of Shah Rukh's friend in the film. During the shoot, Shah Rukh advised Karan that he should make films himself.
SRK mentioned an anecdote in the Netflix show 'The Romantics'- as soon as the shooting of DDLJ was over, SRK called Yash Johar and said that 'I want him to direct the film, you tell him to start preparations soon'. One day at two in the night, Shah Rukh spoke to Karan on a message and asked him what kind of film he wanted to make. Shortly after this, Karan started writing the film, he signed only Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji in it. Released in 1998, 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' won the National Award and 8 Filmfare Awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Director for Karan.
KJo and Salman Khan
Karan Johar wanted to offer the role of Aman to Salman for 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', but due to high fee demand, Karan had to find other actors. Saif Ali Khan and Chandrachud Singh also refused to do this role. A few days later, Karan met Salman again at a party and convinced the actor again. As per KJo's autobiography, he requested Salman and finally, he agreed. But, later during the shoot, Salman refused to wear the suit. He insisted on wearing ripped jeans and a T-shirt, but Karan wanted him to wear a suit as per the scene. The filmmaker then again convinced the actor and well, the result came out to be beautiful.
Karan Johar's 'Poo' Kareena Kapoor
Karan Johar and Kareena used to be best friends, but when Kareena asked for a fee equal to the male actor for the film 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', their friendship took a back seat. Karan cast Preity Zinta in the film and didn't talk to Kareena for a year. According to Kareena's revelation on the Koffee couch, Karan later picked up the phone and talked it out with the actress. Now, these two are one of the most adored duos of the industry.
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