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
My mother was keen that I complete my graduation and never ever wanted me to be in the movies, as my father had made five films that lost money. One of the films he made was 'Agneepath,' which was hugely… — 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
