I firmly believe that emotions are universal, and I know that when they connect with the audience, it works. There is no… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
I met Hugh Jackman, and I was like, 'I love your movies!' And, of course, he asked, 'Which one?' A reasonable question,… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
My primary passion is film-making. That's the aspect of my life that defines me, completes me, and completely grounds me. Everything else… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
When I'm making a film, I'm obsessive about what I do, and I get totally into it. That's all I'm eating, breathing,… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
I remember breaking the news to both my parents that I wanted to be a director, and they both looked very doubtful.… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
I am a product of Indian cinema; I've grown up watching Indian films ever since I can remember. And song and dance… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
I was swept by the narrative structure of film... you can create a world, you can destroy it, you can do what… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
As a child, as a cinemagoer, I think there is nothing better than being in a cinema or watching a film. I… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
'Sairat' is a film I absolutely loved. I have great regard for the movie and its film-maker. The movie blew my mind. — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
My mother was keen that I complete my graduation and never ever wanted me to be in the movies, as my father… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
'The Lunchbox' is the kind of cinema that is true to its word and not cluttered or corrupted by some of the… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
I think the endeavor is to just make your film and then hope it travels as much as it can. — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
I am incapable of directing a film like 'Agneenath.' I can do only what I am good at, so I would have… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
For good or bad, there is a certain level of generalisation when it comes to my work. I want to break that… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
For me, my country comes first. Nothing else matters but my country. I always felt that the best way to express your… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
I'm a proud filmmaker, but everyone seems to have forgotten that. You're introduced, and someone will say, 'Arrey! Karan Johar! He does… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
“Gar baazi ishq ki baazi hai jo chaho laga do dar kaisa Gar jeet gaye toh kya kehna haare bhi toh baazi maat nahin.… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
Legal documents have mistrust written all over them. It's unfortunate, but the human DNA is so tuned to kind of taking you for granted… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
Because I was the only child, I was completely indulged. My father thought I was the best looking boy. And even though I was… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
I firmly believe that emotions are universal, and I know that when they connect with the audience, it works. There is no such thing… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
I am constantly accused of being 'First World.' So what should I do? I can't apologise for my environment, upbringing, aesthetic. — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
I'm deeply stressed as a filmmaker, and I know I'm not alone. The censorship crisis, the moral policing, the politics of it has most… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
My very shy Punjabi father never taught me about the birds and bees. So shy was he that he may have thought he would… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
No one wanted to be my friend because of my lunchbox - because I never shared my lunchbox. One day the principal walked in… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
“Nothing fails like success sometimes. So at the end of the day, expectations increase and living up to them is so stressful. Failure” — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
Marriage is a definite no-no. I am totally married to my company. Emotionally, my mother fills up the void in my life. So there… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
My college friends call me Karu, which is the worst. Only in our country can we make a short form for a short name.… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
I love that first-time feeling that I can't build in myself anymore, where I can learn and emulate other filmmakers. Be it Ayan Mukherjee,… — Karan Johar Copy Share Image
