Karan Johar says Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt are the Shah Rukh-Kajol of the current generation: âWhen they face the cameeraâŚâ
Filmmaker Karan Johar talks about his fondness for Alia Bhatt, her crackling chemistry with Ranveer Singh and more.
- By: Entertainment Desk | New Delhi |
- Updated: August 5, 2022 8:28:44 am
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt are playing the lead roles in Karan Johar's next directorial Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. (Photo: Instagram/KJo and Express Archives)
Filmmaker Karan Johar believes that actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhattâs pairing as an on-screen couple comes close to Shah Rukh Khan and Kajolâs, who are considered one of Bollywoodâs ever-green couples. Ranveer and Alia starred together in Gully Boy and have wrapped up KJoâs next film, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani.
During a series of Qs and Aâs with Rajeev Masand, KJo was asked about his preference between Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. He answered, âIâve had the best time working with both the talented gentlemen.â Karan Johar had earlier worked with Ranbir in the film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Speaking about Alia Bhatt, he said, âIâve been accused about being partial to her. Iâve been accused of always looking out for her. But I feel that with such incredible talent like that, I feel privileged.â KJo had launched Alia with her debut film Student Of The Year in 2012 with Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan.
On who are the SRK-Kajol of this generation, he said, âWhen Ranveer and Alia face the camera, you will see that chemistry because theyâre buddies, theyâre friends. That friendship results in chemistry.â Alia had also defended Ranveerâs controversial photoshoot and had said during the promotions of Darlings, âI donât like anything negative said about my favorite co-star Ranveer Singh. Toh main yeh question ko bardasht bhi nahi kar sakti (So I cannot tolerate this question). I love him. Heâs our favourite and he has given us so much in the movies. We should only give him love.â
Karan Joharâs Rocky Aur Rani Prem Kahaani is set to release next year and features a strong cast that includes Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan. In 2019, Karan had announced his film Takht, which again stars Ranveer and Alia. However, the film hasnât gone on floors yet, and recently KJo dismissed rumours that it had been shelved.
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