In 1998, Dharma Productions saw success when Karan Johar made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji. The film achieved phenomenal blockbuster status, reviving the studio and solidifying its position in Bollywood. This success was followed by Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and the achievements ahead are well-known.
Approximately three decades later, Karan was asked about his casting choices for the modern-day Rahul, Anjali, and Tina if Kuch Kuch Hota Hai were to be remade today. During a conversation with Sania Mirza for Myntra’s Glam Stream, Karan shared his thoughts. He said, “I think Alia would be an absolutely great Anjali. I think Ranveer Singh would be a great Rahul, and Ananya would be a great Tina.”
To this, Sania replied, “And none of them would actually be acting that much,” to which Karan responded, “I think it would be a great pairing.” Karan added, “I think Tina could be Ananya, Janhvi, Sara — it could be any of the younger nepo babies.”
Amused by the comment, Sania asked, “Have you ever launched someone because their parents told you to?” Karan firmly replied, “No. I knew their parents, but no parent ever called me and said, ‘Launch my kid.’ Never. Not once.”
When Sania noted that many people might not believe him due to his image, Karan clarified, “I know they are nepo babies. I know their parents. I’ve seen them grow up in front of me. But none of their parents have ever called me — I have always been the one to call. And let me tell you, I’ve even been refused a few times.”
Karan, however, has not directed any of the new generation of nepo babies. Ananya, Janhvi, and Sara, however, appeared briefly in his recent directorial film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani for the song Heart Throb.
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