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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Karan Johar reveals he laughs at the 'flagbearer of nepotism' tag: 'Watched my parents fail ...'
Synopsis Karan Johar, often critiqued for promoting nepotism, faced early hardships despite his father's production house, Dharma Productions. Initial box office failures led to financial strain, forcing the family to sell assets. Karan's directorial debut, 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,' reversed their fortunes, establishing him as a prominent filmmaker after years of struggle and family sacrifices. Agencies Karan Johar's Journey: From a Producer's Son to Nepotism's Poster Child Karan Johar's name has often been linked to the raging nepotism debate in Bollywood. This association became particularly intense after actress Kangana Ranaut appeared on his television show Koffee with Karan in 2017 and referred to him as the "flagbearer of nepotism," in the film industry. Since then, public opinion has scrutinized Johar's career, especially his consistent introduction of star children such as Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, and Ishaan Khatter. Many have accused him of prioritizing celebrity offspring over new talent. However, behind this image lies a story of struggle, family hardship, and delayed Johar is the son of Yash Johar and Hiroo Johar. While many assume he inherited an unshakable legacy, the truth reveals a turbulent past for the Johar family. His father, Yash Johar, founded Dharma Productions in 1980 and began with a commercial hit—Dostana, directed by Raj Khosla, featuring stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha. But the momentum didn't last. In the years that followed, Dharma Productions suffered a series of box office failures. Films such as Duniya (1984), Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987), Agneepath (1990), and Duplicate (1997) failed to impress audiences, while Gumrah (1993) saw only moderate success. These setbacks left the Johar family facing significant financial difficulties. The impact of these repeated failures was deeply personal. With no institutional financial support like studio funding or bank backing in those days, the Johars had to rely on personal assets to stay afloat. The family sold off property, including Karan's mother's ancestral home, personal jewelry, and the only land Yash Johar owned. Karan remembers how his parents tried to protect him from the stress, but as a child, he was still able to perceive the emotional toll it took. His mother's quiet moments of sorrow and the unspoken sadness that permeated their home left a lasting impression on him."Just watching them fail… And today, when there's so much chatter about nepotism, especially surrounding me, I laugh,' he said. "My father would have the biggest laugh. We weren't even on the radar of the most influential production house. We'd failed, stumbled, and fallen, but were still rising because my father was a good man and loved by the business.." he added. Despite these early setbacks, the Johar family's persistence paid off when Karan stepped into the director's chair. In 1998, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai hit the screens. Backed by Dharma Productions and featuring major stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji, the film became a massive hit both in India and internationally. This success transformed Dharma's fortunes and solidified Karan's status in Bollywood. He followed it up with another blockbuster—the 2001 ensemble drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. By the time Kal Ho Naa Ho, a romantic drama he wrote and produced, was released in 2003, Dharma had re-established itself as a powerhouse. Sadly, this period of triumph was followed by tragedy—Yash Johar passed away from cancer in the industry today may associate Karan Johar with privilege, the path that brought him here was lined with setbacks and deep emotional experiences. His story is not simply one of inherited success but of enduring family struggles, artistic risk-taking, and eventual triumph after years of adversity. Despite public perception, Karan Johar's beginnings were anything but easy—and they continue to influence how he navigates both criticism and acclaim today.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Karan Johar reveals he laughs at the 'flagbearer of nepotism' tag: 'Watched my parents fail ...'
Karan Johar 's name has often been linked to the raging nepotism debate in Bollywood. This association became particularly intense after actress Kangana Ranaut appeared on his television show Koffee with Karan in 2017 and referred to him as the "flagbearer of nepotism," in the film industry. Since then, public opinion has scrutinized Johar's career, especially his consistent introduction of star children such as Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, and Ishaan Khatter. Many have accused him of prioritizing celebrity offspring over new talent. However, behind this image lies a story of struggle, family hardship, and delayed success. A Legacy Not Built on Comfort Karan Johar is the son of Yash Johar and Hiroo Johar. While many assume he inherited an unshakable legacy, the truth reveals a turbulent past for the Johar family. His father, Yash Johar, founded Dharma Productions in 1980 and began with a commercial hit—Dostana, directed by Raj Khosla, featuring stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha. But the momentum didn't last. In the years that followed, Dharma Productions suffered a series of box office failures. Films such as Duniya (1984), Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987), Agneepath (1990), and Duplicate (1997) failed to impress audiences, while Gumrah (1993) saw only moderate success. These setbacks left the Johar family facing significant financial difficulties. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Artificial Intelligence Data Analytics MBA PGDM Technology Others Project Management Healthcare others MCA Management Design Thinking Public Policy Product Management Cybersecurity Degree healthcare Finance Data Science Leadership Digital Marketing CXO Data Science Operations Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 7 Months S P Jain Institute of Management and Research CERT-SPJIMR Exec Cert Prog in AI for Biz India Starts on undefined Get Details Family Sacrifices Behind the Scenes The impact of these repeated failures was deeply personal. With no institutional financial support like studio funding or bank backing in those days, the Johars had to rely on personal assets to stay afloat. The family sold off property, including Karan's mother's ancestral home, personal jewelry, and the only land Yash Johar owned. Karan remembers how his parents tried to protect him from the stress, but as a child, he was still able to perceive the emotional toll it took. His mother's quiet moments of sorrow and the unspoken sadness that permeated their home left a lasting impression on him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Orthopedic Knee Surgeon: Suffering From Pain After Age 50? Do This Every Morning Wellnee "Just watching them fail… And today, when there's so much chatter about nepotism, especially surrounding me, I laugh,' he said. "My father would have the biggest laugh. We weren't even on the radar of the most influential production house. We'd failed, stumbled, and fallen, but were still rising because my father was a good man and loved by the business.." he added. Earning His Breakthrough with 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' Despite these early setbacks, the Johar family's persistence paid off when Karan stepped into the director's chair. In 1998, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai hit the screens. Backed by Dharma Productions and featuring major stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji, the film became a massive hit both in India and internationally. This success transformed Dharma's fortunes and solidified Karan's status in Bollywood. He followed it up with another blockbuster—the 2001 ensemble drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. By the time Kal Ho Naa Ho, a romantic drama he wrote and produced, was released in 2003, Dharma had re-established itself as a powerhouse. Sadly, this period of triumph was followed by tragedy—Yash Johar passed away from cancer in 2004. A Controversial Legacy Shaped by Pain and Persistence While the industry today may associate Karan Johar with privilege, the path that brought him here was lined with setbacks and deep emotional experiences. His story is not simply one of inherited success but of enduring family struggles, artistic risk-taking, and eventual triumph after years of adversity. Despite public perception, Karan Johar's beginnings were anything but easy—and they continue to influence how he navigates both criticism and acclaim today.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Father Yash Johar had to sell his land, mother Hiroo sold her jewellery after 4 flops': Karan Johar says dad would have laughed at nepotism tag
Karan Johar came to be infamously known as 'the flag-bearer of nepotism' after Kangana Ranaut labelled him that on an episode of his chat show Koffee with Karan in 2017. The filmmaker, known for launching star kids like Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Ananya Panday, Janhvi Kapoor, and Ishaan Khatter among others, is the son of late producer Yash Johar and Hiroo Johar. But Karan is amused by the tag of nepotism getting attached to him because of the long patch of failures his father endured in the 1980s and '90s as a producer. 'When my father produced his very first film in 1980, that did really well. And four films subsequently failed. We had a tough financial time. There was no funding from studios or banks those days,' recalled Karan on Jay Shetty's podcast. Dharma Productions, Karan's banner founded by his father in 1980, rolled out a hit that year with Raj Khosla's buddy movie Dostana, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha. However, four films after that tanked at the box office — Ramesh Talwar's Duniya (1984), Prakash Mehra's Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987), Mukul S Anand's Agneepath (1990), and Mahesh Bhatt's Duplicate (1997). Bhatt's Gumrah (1993) was only a moderate success. 'Those old-fashioned producers sold homes and jewellery, and all that happened to us. My mum had to sell her maternal house, there was jewellery sold, my father sold the only piece of land he owned, because we delivered back-to-back disasters at the box office. Just watching them fail… and today, when there's so much chatter about nepotism, especially surrounding me, I laugh,' added Karan. 'My father would have the biggest laugh. We weren't even on the radar of the most influential production house. We'd failed, stumbled, and fallen, but were still rising because my father was a good man and loved by the business. He was very loved by the movie fraternity, but he wasn't a success story,' said Karan. He confessed watching his parents go through that financial rough patch wasn't easy. 'To watch my mum cry when your dad wasn't watching was tough. I was watching both from a distance because they'd keep me away and shelter me. But every day, I'd see sadness in the house, yet given so much love and so much joy. Everything they had, they'd give me,' recalled Karan. Also Read — Sarzameen review: Ibrahim Ali Khan spared solo lifting in dull and forgettable Karan Johar production Karan said the silver lining to that dark cloud came in the form of his 1998 directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The film, backed by Dharma Productions and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji, was a monstrous hit both domestically and overseas. Karan further followed it up with the resounding success of the 2001 family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. However, after the release of his third film, Nikkhil Advani's romantic comedy Kal Ho Naa Ho (which Karan produced and wrote), his father died of cancer in 2004.
