Karan Johar’s ‘Koffee with Karan’ to return this yr

One of the daring movies Karan Johar ever tried was ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’. Throughout the framework of mainstream industrial filmmaking, it confronted the theme of infidelity head-on, supported by a star solid led by Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji. Upon launch, the movie obtained a combined response from each critics and audiences. Nevertheless, over time, it has come to be seen as one of many extra fascinating works in Karan’s filmography, usually revisited for the questions it raises about relationships, morality and emotional fact.

Not too long ago, whereas talking at ‘The Week’, Karan revealed that he’s now adapting the movie right into a long-form sequence. He stated, “We’re truly adapting it right into a long-form sequence. The foundation of that movie was, after all, launched in 2006 to very polarised responses. I had many individuals come as much as me and ask me whether or not I used to be unwell after that movie, as a result of they stated, ‘How are you going to endorse infidelity?’ And I used to be like, ‘How are you going to endorse one thing that’s already so offered out’?”

He additional recalled an viewers response from the movie’s early screening, saying, “I nonetheless bear in mind once I was watching the movie with an viewers a day earlier than its launch. There was a really conventional couple watching the movie and there’s a second the place Shah Rukh and Rani verify right into a resort room. The woman, who had come together with her husband, turned dramatically to him and he very calmly stated, ‘It’s a dream sequence’. After 5 minutes, they realised it was not a dream sequence after which they received up and left. After which I realised that we’re in such a polarised viewers house, that folks choose what occurs of their properties, they neglect it, they brush it underneath the carpet, however they don’t wish to watch it on celluloid, although it’s most likely a actuality in their very own residence.”

Talking concerning the upcoming adaptation, he added, “So, we’re doing a sequence, a long-form present for a platform, which I’m not in a position to provide you with too many particulars about proper now, however it is going to be out quickly.”

In the identical chat, when requested concerning the return of his extremely well-liked speak present, ‘Koffee with Karan’, he paused and stated with a smile, “This yr, Diwali, season 9.”