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Karan Johar on Dharmendra-Shabana kiss in Rocky aur Rani: I may turn it into a film

Karan Johar on Dharmendra-Shabana kiss in Rocky aur Rani: I may turn it into a film

India Today5 days ago
Filmmaker Karan Johar, who made his directorial comeback in 2023 after a seven-year break with 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani', has opened up about the film's place in his body of work. As the film completed two years, he revealed that he considers it on par with some of his most iconic projects. He also addressed the much-talked-about kiss between Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi.In an interview with The Times of India, Karan said, 'It is right up there with 'My Name Is Khan' and, of course, my first directorial 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', which remains special as it brought a smile to my father's (the eminent producer Yash Johar) face. Our production house was suffering huge deficits when I made 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'. It brought huge financial respite to my dad".advertisementThe film, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, was loved for its story, fresh take on relationships, and the strong chemistry between the two actors. But what also took audiences by surprise was the kiss between veteran actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi, which became a hot topic post-release. Reacting to the buzz, Karan said, 'There is a separate love story there. I may one day make a film on their love story in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'.' 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' follows the journey of Rocky, a flamboyant Punjabi played by Ranveer Singh, and Rani, a sharp Bengali journalist played by Alia Bhatt, as they decide to experience each other's family lives before marriage. Alongside Ranveer and Alia, the film also featured powerhouse performances by Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi.
Looking ahead, Karan is now focused on his upcoming production 'Dhadak 2', a romantic drama starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri. The film also features Saurabh Sachdeva and Vipin Sharma and is set to release on August 1, clashing at the box office with Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2'.- EndsTrending Reel
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