Karan Johar was ‘afraid’ people won’t take him seriously if Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh’s RARKPK had tanked; ‘It was a tough time…’

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The movie “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani,” starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, was highly successful among fans. They adored their on-screen chemistry, the plot, and every aspect of it. However, did you realize? Karan Johar, who hadn’t directed a film for nearly 7 years before this, confessed to feeling quite anxious leading up to the movie’s release. He even described that period as a ‘challenging time’ for him.

In a recent chat with Raj Shamani, Karan Johar was questioned about his major concern or fear. To this, the director openly admitted to having several such fears. When pressed further to disclose his biggest concern, he instantly shared that his greatest worry is the fear of not succeeding.

Karan Johar, who directed Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, mentioned that it had been seven years since his last directorial venture, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, was due for release. Originally scheduled for July 2022, the film faced a congested release calendar as Oppenheimer and Barbie were already out, and Gadar 2 was on the horizon. Johar expressed, “We’ve found ourselves in the middle of things.

Karan expressed his belief that the trailer of the film starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt did not create the impact he had anticipated. He felt it seemed like a familiar movie, a sentiment that resonated with him given his awareness of the industry.

In a nervous state within my own self, I worried, “What if I should fail?” This filmmaker accepts the possibility of failure, but what truly frightened him was the potential consequence: once his directorial debut fell short, he feared others might no longer view him as a serious contender.

Indeed, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani was unveiled, and audiences adored the acting of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt within it. Moreover, the movie performed quite favorably at the box office.

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2025-05-07 14:07