When Karan Johar admitted to 'South Bombay' bias in his early days, said, "Sab Hindi baat karte hain, I din't like it..."

Karan Johar

Karan Johar, one of Bollywood's most celebrated filmmakers, has been a defining figure in the industry for over two decades. As the son of Yash Johar, the founder of Dharma Productions, Karan has carried forward his father’s legacy, creating iconic films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Kal Ho Naa Ho. Recently, an old interview of Karan has resurfaced on social media, where he candidly reflected on his earlier "South Bombay" attitude.

In the clip which is of one of his earlier interviews, he admitted feeling out of place at Bollywood parties in his early years, as most attendees conversed in Hindi—a language he wasn’t initially comfortable with. He spoke about how he used to attend birthday parties of Bollywood star kids and the he didn't like them as he was not comfortable talking in Hindi. He said, "Birthday parties hote the, Amit Ji, Abhishek and Shweta Ji, toh I used to go. My mother used to insist that I go. Toh jan main wahan jaata tha toh I used to come back and tell my mother. I said mummy don't send me to these birthday parties. Sab Hindi baat karte hain, I don't like it (and laughs). They all speak in Hindi and I don't like it. They only talk about Hindi films."

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When asked by the journalist about why did he feel like that as now he is so good at writing stories in Hindi, Karan further said, "That time I used to that 'I am from South Bombay' and had his big chipper on my shoulder that they only talk in Hindi, so tacky. I used to say that its all a big lie. yeh sab jhoot thi (that its all a lie). This revelation adds another layer to the filmmaker's journey, showcasing his evolution and adaptability in an industry he now dominates. Beyond his films, Karan is also known for hosting the hit talk show Koffee With Karan, which has become a cultural phenomenon in its own right.

Known for his flair for crafting timeless romantic dramas, Karan has cemented his place as a sought-after director and producer in Hindi cinema.

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Karan Jahar debuted as a director with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji. He is known for films like My Name is Khan, Student Of the Year, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and more.

Beyond his films, Karan is also known for hosting the hit talk show Koffee With Karan since 2004, which has become a cultural phenomenon in its own right.