Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Karan Johar has matured. And how? In his forthcoming production venture "I Hate Luv Storys", he actually takes potshots at the mushy kind of cinema that he and his filmmaker friends like Aditya Chopra and Kunal Kohli made. "I Hate Luv Storys" is Karan's first film on the film industry. There are pointed and precocious references to "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" and other films of the romantic genre that created box office history a decade ago. ...

The Hindi film industry has become "disciplined and structured", says director Karan Johar , but feels that "love and compassion" that used to bind people together in olden days have disappeared. Not new to the industry, he is the son of late producer Yash Johar, the man behind films like Dostana , Agneepath and Hum and founder of Dharma Productions, one of the most prolific filmmaking banners in Bollywood. "I hear stories of the yesteryears magic. One...

The Hindi film industry has become "disciplined and structured", says director Karan Johar , but feels that "love and compassion" that used to bind people together in olden days have disappeared. Not new to the industry, he is the son of late producer Yash Johar, the man behind films like Dostana , Agneepath and Hum and founder of Dharma Productions, one of the most prolific filmmaking banners in Bollywood. "I hear stories of the yesteryears magic. One...

Dancing reality show " India's Dancing Superstar" (IDS) has more potential to scare the viewers, says choreographer Geeta Kapur, who will judge the show with Ashley Lobo and actor Riteish Deshmukh . " 'India's Dancing Superstar' has more potential to scare you (audience) in terms of passing a judgement because you will see the stuff which is unbelievable," Kapur said at the launch of the show. There is no age bar and the dance reality show will witness performances by...

Dancing reality show " India's Dancing Superstar" (IDS) has more potential to scare the viewers, says choreographer Geeta Kapur, who will judge the show with Ashley Lobo and actor Riteish Deshmukh . " 'India's Dancing Superstar' has more potential to scare you (audience) in terms of passing a judgement because you will see the stuff which is unbelievable," Kapur said at the launch of the show. There is no age bar and the dance reality show will witness performances by...

After No one Killed Jessica Rani Mukherji plays a journalist again. This time it is for her favourite director Karan Johar with whom she has delivered several hits. Rani will be seen playing a journalist in Karan's part of film in Bombay Talkies . A journalist who is also sexually repressed wife of Randeep Hooda. A source close to Karan says, "Karan is very happy with the outcome of the film. Not only Rani has proved her talent once again but Randeep Hooda who plays Rani's...

Karan Johar is no longer going to make a " young" film anymore after his upcoming "Student of the Year. " Reason? The director of films like "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham" and "Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna" feels he was born old. While talking about "Student of the Year" which he is currently filming, KJo says, "I am going to be 40 in May...and filming with these 20 plus actors has made me realize that this is definitely my...

Karan Johar explains why he was happy when Aishwarya Rai refused to do his first film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai "We have a great relationship. We always put up our feet and laugh at each other or talk about fun stuff", says Karan Johar about his bonding with Aishwarya Rai. "We enjoy 'intelligent analysis' (which is my new phrase). I have known her for years and though we have never worked together, I know we will be fantastic together on celluloid as actor and director".

even before the release of his film k3g , karan johar has made up his mind about his next film. he's only going to produce this one, and his chief assistant nikhil advani is going to direct it. for someone who has given a film like kuch kuch hota hai and whose k3g is one of the most looked forward to projects, karan's decision certainly comes as a surprise. especially since he is considered to be one of the few whizkid directors one has today. whether this is a brief...

it's celebration time for the johars. the father son duo, karan and yash johar have just hit the jackpot once again after kuch kuch hota hai , with their second home production k3g . the film broke all previous records and is doing roaring business all over country. recently we spotted the senior johar at kolkata airport, gallivanting around with a cheerful smile, silently enjoying conversation on k3g , by co-passengers. he was there in the city to gauge the success...

Karan Johar and superstar Shah Rukh Khan have always created magic whenever they have teamed up, delivering hit films including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kal Ho Na Ho and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, and the filmmaker feels that SRK is the ultimate king of romance and no one can beat him in that space. "I think no one can beat Shah Rukh in romance, he owns that space. If and when I am challenged to write a love story which I feel I can justify, I will definitely make it....

Amid rumours that all is not well between Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan, the filmmaker said King Khan is like his family. Karan and Shah Rukh, considered two of the biggest names in Bollywood , have been close friends for long and people would often swear by their friendship. They have stood by each other through thick and thin. But reports about rift in their relation appeared after it was said Karan did not attend SRK's New Year party and he was getting close to Salman Khan's...

Filmmaker Karan Johar , who has been a part of Bollywood for 18 years, backs corporatisation of the industry and believes the positive changes it has brought about are "here to stay". "There has been so much change. The work ethics, the working style, the atmosphere, the system... I think we finally have a sense of corporatisation, a sense of structure and discipline. These things have worked their way to the entertainment business and are here to stay," Karan told IANS.

Karan Johar and superstar Shah Rukh Khan have always created magic whenever they have teamed up, delivering hit films including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kal Ho Na Ho and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, and the filmmaker feels that SRK is the ultimate king of romance and no one can beat him in that space. "I think no one can beat Shah Rukh in romance, he owns that space. If and when I am challenged to write a love story which I feel I can justify, I will definitely make it. Right now, I...

Filmmaker Karan Johar , who is known for his extensively narrated tales, says his newest outing 'Student of the Year' is the shortest film he has made till date. The duration of this campus film would be a little over two hours, while each of his earlier four directorial ventures have lasted for close to three hours or even more. "This is going to be the shortest film of my career. Though I am yet to arrive at the final cut, it should be around 135-140 minutes at...

Films for kids are perhaps tougher to make than any other. In recent times, apart from Taare Zameen Par, Stanley Ka Dabba and Chillar Party, few have made a mark in the genre. Maybe that is why, Karan Johar has decided to take up the challenge with his next. We have learnt that Dharma Productions' 'Gippy', to be directed by Sonam Nair, is all about kids. KJo films till date have dealt mostly with adult themes like extra marital affairs in Kabhi Alvidaa Na Kehna, homosexuality in ...

After No one Killed Jessica Rani Mukherji plays a journalist again. This time it is for her favourite director Karan Johar with whom she has delivered several hits. Rani will be seen playing a journalist in Karan's part of film in Bombay Talkies . A journalist who is also sexually repressed wife of Randeep Hooda. A source close to Karan says, "Karan is very happy with the outcome of the film. Not only Rani has proved her talent once again but Randeep Hooda who plays Rani's husband...

That My Name is Khan is one of the biggest Bollywood global grossers ever is not just a professional triumph for two of the Hindi film industry's most powerful names ? Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar; it's also a personal victory for them. "Every time we have come together, something special has happened," says the Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan. SRK, who has witnessed Karan's graph rise with each of their films ? be it Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho or...

Karan Johar is no longer going to make a " young" film anymore after his upcoming "Student of the Year. " Reason? The director of films like "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", "Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham" and "Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna" feels he was born old. While talking about "Student of the Year" which he is currently filming, KJo says, "I am going to be 40 in May...and filming with these 20 plus actors has made me realize that this is definitely my...

The actor-turned-director has been named one of the four most successful directors along with KJo, Adi and Raju Hirani We knew Sajid Khan as a comic actor and show host.The actor-turned-director shares a platform with some of the most successful filmmakers of our times. In a poll conducted by a popular Bollywood website, Khan has been voted as one of the four most successful directors alongside Karan Johar , Aditya Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani. Khan, who has...