My instinct about a human being is paramount. For me, when a director has walked into my room or an assistant that I have hired, who has later gone on to become a director, is purely based on human instinct,… — 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. They didn't know what a closet Hindi film buff I was. I used to dance to old Hindi… — 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
