Kangana Ranaut Wants To Cast Karan Johar In Her Directorial Film ? Says “It will not be saas-bahu drama”
Bollywood actress and filmmaker Kangana Ranaut has made headlines once again, this time with an unexpected statement about Karan Johar. Despite their famously tumultuous relationship, Kangana expressed her desire to cast Karan in her directorial project. She assured that the role would be “a very good one” in a film that won’t revolve around “saas-bahu ki chuglibaazi” or mere PR exercises.
Kangana shared these remarks during her recent appearance on Indian Idol 15. She laughingly added that Karan should work with her and she would create a proper film with substantial roles for him.
Kangana and Karan’s cold war dates back to her 2017 appearance on Koffee with Karan, where she famously called him the “flag-bearer of nepotism” during the show’s rapid-fire round. She even joked that Karan would be the villain in her biopic. This moment became a cultural flashpoint, sparking widespread debates about nepotism in Bollywood.
In response, Karan defended his track record, claiming that Dharma Productions has launched numerous new directors and talents. He also clarified that his lack of collaborations with Kangana was a matter of personal choice rather than her outsider status.
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Kangana is currently gearing up for the release of her directorial debut, Emergency, where she portrays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The period drama, produced under her Manikarnika Films banner and Zee Studios, delves into the political turmoil of the 1975 Emergency in India The film features an ensemble cast, including Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, and Mahima Chaudhary. It is set to hit theaters on January 17, 2024.
While Kangana focuses on her directorial pursuits, Karan Johar is set to make his long-format debut on Netflix India with a new show. This marks another chapter in his illustrious career as a filmmaker and storyteller.
