As a dedicated follower of Karan Johar’s career and personal life, I must admit that finding myself in the same situation as Zane Thadani and accidentally calling him “uncle” would have left me red-faced and embarrassed, just like it did for the young TikToker. It’s a title that feels outdated and doesn’t quite capture the essence of Karan Johar’s youthful spirit and energy.
As someone who has grown up in the era of modern Bollywood films, I must admit that the notion of addressing Karan Johar as “uncle” feels rather outdated. It’s a title that harks back to an earlier time when age and respect were more rigidly defined, and not everyone identifies with that way of addressing people anymore.
Karan Johar called ‘uncle’ on the London streets by a fan
A widely-shared video features TikTok sensation Zane Thadani encountering filmmaker Karan Johar in London’s streets. At first, Zane filmed Karan from a distance, pondering how to properly greet him. After some hesitation, the enthusiast approached KJo and addressed him as “uncle.”
The filmmaker was taken aback when he was addressed as “uncle,” and in astonishment, he exclaimed, “You called me uncle?” Before the camera could capture further reaction, he exited the shot. Don’t miss the amusing clip right here:
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I, as a devoted fan of sports and follower of Karan Johar, was thrilled when he reposted Zane’s video on his Instagram stories. Accompanying the post, I wrote, “Happy to have met you Zane.” In response, the Tiktok sensation graciously acknowledged me with a heartfelt “Thanks uncle! @karanjohar” and some joyful emojis.
When Karan Johar said he wants to be forever young
In an earlier chat with HT, I, Karan Johar, expressed my preference for what I call ‘grey’ guns over a spectacular gun life. This isn’t about firearms but the amount of hair dye I use daily to mask the grays. Awakening on my birthday and dyeing my hair, I couldn’t help but feel a pang of aging. The realization that I’m nearing 40s hit me hard. My desire is to remain forever young. Sadly, this may not be possible for me now. Age creeps up, and so does the need to appear younger. Vanity can be quite unjust at times.
At the age of fifty, KJo’s perspectives remained unaltered. In an interview with Midday, he challenged the common belief that older individuals crave respect and expect specific manners in communication. The director of Student of the Year shared that if he wanted to befriend Ananya Panday or Shanaya Kapoor, he would need to let go of being known as Karan Johar.
“Karan explained, ‘I stay connected with my audience by understanding their perspective. Though my body may grow older, inside I identify with the millennial mindset.'”
Karan Johar last directed Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
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2024-07-26 15:09