Filmmaker Karan Johar returns to direction after seven years with the film “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani”, slated to release in 2023. Starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi, the film was a huge box office success. In a recent interview, Karan spoke on the role of the film in his career and also spoke on the much-talked-about kiss between Dharmendra and Shabana.
In a conversation with The Times of India, Karan Johar said that among his all-time favourite films, “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani” is on a par with “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” and “My Name Is Khan”. “It (Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani) is at par with My Name Is Khan and of course my first directorial venture ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ which is special because it brought a smile to my father’s (Yash Johar) face. When I made ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, our production house was in huge losses. It gave my father a lot of relief financially.”
Fans praised ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ for its engaging storyline, fresh perspective on relationships and power-packed performances. One moment that particularly surprised the audience was the lip-lock between veteran actor Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi which became a talking point soon after the film’s release.” Talking about the same, he said, “There is a different love story there. Maybe I will make a film on their love story one day in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’.”
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani also featured Jaya Bachchan in a pivotal role. The romantic comedy revolves around a couple who have different family backgrounds and decide to live with each other’s families before getting married. Meanwhile, on the work front, Karan Johar is now looking forward to his upcoming production Dhadak 2, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri in the lead roles. It will release in theatres on August 1.
