Salman Khan and Karan Johar are teaming up for the first time on a full-length feature film, which will be directed by Vishnu Vardhan according to a report by Pinkvilla. Salman will portray a paramilitary officer in the film, which is set to begin production in December 2023. There is yet to be any formal comment on the matter.
Karan Johar revealed details about the collaboration for the first time in an exclusive chat with Pinkvilla.
When asked to share an update on Dharma and Salman Khan collaboration, Karan said, “I have the deepest respect for Salman and his entire family. My father was very close to Salim Saab (Salim Khan). The fact that Salman said yes to Kuch Kuch Hota Hai has never left my heart. All I can say at this moment is that the relationship will hopefully find celluloid space very soon. I am not confirming it, nor am I denying it as I am superstitious about certain things. I will speak about it when the time is right.”
Karan celebrates his 25 years as a director, as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was released on October 16. Interestingly, Salman had an extended cameo in the film as Aman. “A lot of actors had said no for the part of Aman. And then, I met Salman at Chunky Panday’s party. He came to me and said, ‘Only an absolutely confident person will do this film, and I am that person.’ I went to narrate the film, and at the end of the first half he said ‘I am doing the film’. I was like, ‘But you come in the second half’, he went to say, ‘I don’t care, I know where it’s going. I really like your dad; I like your energy and am doing your film.’ I walked out and was like Salman Khan is doing the film. I told Adi that this film has got really big now as we already had Shah Rukh, Kajol, and Rani,” Karan shared.
Karan Johar is currently enjoying the success of his film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, which stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in key roles. Salman Khan, on the other hand, is gearing up to release Tiger 3 this Diwali.
