In a recent episode of his popular talk show “Koffee With Karan,” filmmaker Karan Johar delved into his personal experiences of friendship and fallout with Bollywood actresses Kajol and Kareena Kapoor. His candid confessions shed light on the complexities of relationships in the high-stakes world of cinema.
Johar’s friendship with Kajol hit a rocky patch in 2016 when their respective films, “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” and “Shivaay,” clashed at the box office. The rivalry between Karan Johar and Ajay Devgn, Kajol’s husband, reportedly strained their long-standing bond.
Recalling the incident in his autobiography, “An Unsuitable Boy,” Karan Johar expressed regret over the fallout, acknowledging that his professional conflict with Devgn had unintended consequences for his personal life. However, the two eventually reconciled, and Kajol, along with Devgn, appeared on “Koffee With Karan” in 2018, signifying their patched-up friendship.
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Johar also addressed his strained relationship with Kareena Kapoor, revealing that they had a falling out following the release of the film “Kal Ho Naa Ho.” The rift lasted until his father, Yash Johar, was diagnosed with cancer, prompting them to put aside their differences.
Karan Johar‘s candid revelations on “Koffee With Karan” provide a glimpse into the challenges of maintaining friendships in the demanding world of Bollywood. His experiences highlight the importance of communication, understanding, and forgiveness in navigating the complexities of personal relationships.
“She was like I don’t know what to say, I said, don’t say anything, I know you are there. When he passed away, she was in Bangkok. We still had not mended, and at the point she landed from her shoot, she came home. We spent all night just chatting. We went back to where we were. When we fought, I said I was never going to speak with her again,” Karan Johar recalled.
The equation of Karan and Kajol’s relationship changed in 2016, during the box office clash of Karan Johar-directed Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Ajay Devgn-led Shivaay. Karan even wrote about how his fight with Ajay Devgn hampered his relationship with Kajol in his autobiography, titled An Unsuitable Boy. However, Kajol and Karan Johar brought an end to their prolonged fight and Kajol and Ajay Devgn even made an appearance on Karan Johar’s talk show Koffee With Karan 6 back in 2018