Meet actor who made hit debut with Shah Rukh Khan, suffered heartbreak from one-sided love, left acting to become…, now is father of two but…, he is….
In the world of glitz and glamour, there are a bunch of personalities who shine brighter than the stars. From acting to directing, these people have everything in them — you ask for it, and they have it! A similar personality who is living the same life and for years has turned coffee into conversation and emotions into epics. This actor-turned-director has not only acted in a superhit film, but also given blockbuster movies. A close friend of Shah Rukh Khan, and a conversation starter to many, the Bollywood personality we are discussing today is none other than Karan Johar.
Karan Johar has an epic history. He is the name behind giving many new talents to the Bollywood industry. From Alia Bhatt to Sidharth Malhotra, to Janhvi Kapoor and more, the man made sure that Bollywood has it all. While today, KJo is one of the most celebrated directors, his history has never been the same. From battling highs and lows to making a name, Karan Johar has come a long way.
Karan Johar's acting debut was in the 1989 Doordarshan TV show Indradhanush, where he played the role of Shrikant. He was 15 years old at the time. He was also seen in the blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. The movie starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in lead roles. His directorial debut came with the film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which turned out to be a massive hit.
In the coming years, Karan wore many hats. He worked as a director, a producer, and even a writer. While many of his films have turned out to be huge hits, it was from 2019 that the owner of Dharma Productions witnessed major flops including Kalank, Student of the Year 2, Drive, and Jigra.
Recently, Karan opened up about his journey in a podcast. The 52-year-old shared a bunch of stories from his life which shook his audience. He revealed that once he had a one-sided love, which did not end very well. The director revealed that due to his one-sided love story, he suffered heartbreak which eventually developed into the problem of anxiety attacks for him.
Talking about love, KJo said that there is nothing except for pain for a person when he falls in love. Though they don't suffer a heart attack, heartbreak is no less than that.
The director revealed that after suffering from heartbreak due to one-sided love, he wrote Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which showed the ups and downs a person faces during one-sided love. The film was made under the banner of Dharma Productions. Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, and Aishwarya Rai were in the lead roles in it.
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