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If there\u2019s one thing Karan Johar has never been shy about, it\u2019s honesty, especially when it comes wrapped in self-deprecating humour and a side of fashion confession. In a recent rapid-fire round, the filmmaker-producer opened up about everything from his enduring love for Sanjay Leela Bhansali\u2019s cinematic aesthetics to his biggest style regrets, questionable purchases, and a refreshingly blunt take on personal fashion.<\/p>\n
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In a candid chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, the director, when asked about the last film that made him go \u201cnice\u201d purely because of costumes, Karan didn\u2019t hesitate. For him, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is unmatched. Calling Bhansali one of the most aesthetic voices in Indian cinema, Johar said that every film by the filmmaker stands out for its costumes alone, reaffirming his long-standing admiration for Bhansali\u2019s visual opulence.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlways what Bansali does. Every movie of his, the costumes are just outstanding. He\u2019s a filmmaker I truly regard as one of the most aesthetic voices,\u201d Karan said.<\/p>\n
But when the conversation turned personal, the confessions got juicier. Talking about purchases he regrets, Karan admitted that his obsession with watches in the early 2000s was entirely misplaced. \u201cI don\u2019t even wear watches,\u201d he said, adding that he regrets buying all of them.<\/p>\n
He also revealed splurging on an artist\u2019s painting that has since lost its value after the artist landed in jail. When he later asked a friend from Saffron Art what the artwork was worth, the answer was brutally honest: nothing.<\/p>\n
Fashion regrets followed next, and Karan was quick to single out one unforgettable look. For his 50th birthday, he wore a green, shiny Dolce & Gabbana sequin jacket\u2014a choice he now looks back at with horror. Comparing himself to a disco ball, Johar laughed that he had no idea what he was thinking at the time.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor my 50th, I wore this green, shiny sequin Dolce and Gabbana jacket. I swear I looked like a disco ball in that. I regret it now when I see the photos. I’m like, what was I thinking? I’m looking mad. I wanted to wear something shiny, and I think glam was the theme or whatever. I don’t even remember, but I look back, and I’m like I wasn’t pulling and then of course 10,000 other looks that have fallen flat on its face,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Unfiltered, funny, and unapologetically Karan Johar, the rapid-fire offered a glimpse into a man who understands fashion deeply, but doesn\u2019t take himself too seriously anymore.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, on the work front, Johar recently produced <\/a>Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri<\/a>, starring actors Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan. The film also featured Neena Gupta and Jackie Shroff in key roles.<\/p>\n The upcoming movies from his banner, Dharma Productions, are <\/a>Nagzilla<\/a>, starring Kartik Aaryan, and Chand Mera Dil, featuring Lakshya and Ananya Panday.<\/p>\n – Ends<\/p>\n