Karan Johar Admits He’s Obsessed With Infidelity, Reveals What Inspired Dharmendra-Shabana’s Love Story in RARKPK
Karan Johar discusses his endless interest with infidelity, its role in his films, and the personal story that influenced Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. He revealed it has a connection with his personal life. Read to find out!
Filmmaker Karan Johar has been out and loud regarding his opinions, and often expresses his views on various topics. The director has always explored the intricacies of human relationships through his films. In a recent interview, Karan Johar delved into the subject of infidelity and made a shocking revelation that the topic has always intrigued him. His fascination with infidelity stems from his personal connection to the topic. He recalled a time when he directed the 2006 film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, which featured Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, and Abhishek Bachchan. This film prominently addressed the issue of infidelity. Parineeti Chopra-Raghav Chadha Wedding: Karan Johar Skips The Grand Affair Due to Family Emergency - Reports,
Talking to Prabal Gurung, he said, "For me, I’m so obsessed with infidelity. I made a movie on it and I remember someone telling me - Why are you endorsing infidelity? I’m like - dude, you can’t endorse something that’s already sold out. Just emotionally speaking, I’m always intrigued by the idea of infidelity and how it can be a reality,"
Karan also shared the inspiration behind a touching sequence between veteran actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi in his latest project, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. He revealed a personal anecdote about a family member who had dementia, recalling a past love affair. This real-life story served as the creative spark for the on-screen characters portrayed by Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi. Karan Johar Rocks White Kurta Set Paired With Stunning Sherwani For Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations (View Pics).
"He just said this name and it was a scandal. And then the truth came out that he was actually having an affair. And there was drama happening in and around this situation. And my father had to fly down. My mother had to fly down. And I remember instead of feeling terrible about what was happening between these three people at an average age of 82, I was like - wow, like this is great,” Karan recounted. Karan Johar's Kids Yash and Roohi Watch Dada's New Movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani on TV!
After the success of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, the director is all set for his upcoming project, Kill, with Lakshya.
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