Karan Johar: How to Grow from Mistakes in a Cancel Culture World

Karan Johar gets real about the lessons he learned from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and how they shaped his journey as a filmmaker. He opens up about embracing his mistakes and how that shift led to some of the most iconic films that shaped a whole generation of Indians (and beyond!). We also dive into Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and how it’s been a game-changer in challenging gender norms in Bollywood. And yes, we hit on THAT SCENE in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge too. This convo is such a great reminder that growth is possible if we’re willing to learn—especially in a world that’s quick to write people off for their mistakes.

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4:07 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Criticisms
8:25 On Cancel Culture
11:10 The Making of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
12:23 That Scene in DDLJ
18:04 How to Raise Your Sons Better
21:18 Women in Bollywood
23:54 Being a Father
26:09 Being Authentically You
26:47 An Outrageous Childhood Experience