EXCLUSIVE: Karan Johar expresses gratitude as young audiences embrace Kuch Kuch Hota Hai re-release; says, “Everyone in those screens were like, 20-21-22”

Karan Johar talks about Kuch Kuch Hota Hai re-release.

October 23, 2023 - 12:41 PM IST

Bollywood Hungama, India's leading entertainment portal, has commenced its 2-day OTT India Fest in Mumbai. The event features a diverse lineup of panel discussions, fireside chats, masterclasses, and workshops, as well as an awards ceremony to honour the artists from the OTT entertainment industry. The first day of the event commenced with a panel discussion on India's burgeoning OTT landscape, featuring some of the industry's leading experts and decision-makers. In a candid interview, prolific filmmaker Karan Johar opened up about the response Kuch Kuch Hota Hai received on its re-release. The director shared his feelings about the enduring legacy of the film, its emotional impact on audiences, and the profound journey of Hindi cinema over the last two and a half decades.

EXCLUSIVE: Karan Johar expresses gratitude as young audiences embrace Kuch Kuch Hota Hai re-release; says, “Everyone in those screens were like, 20-21-22”

Karan Johar elaborated on the incredible resonance of his movies with newer generations. He mentioned how young audiences at fan screenings of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, another one of his iconic films, were just in their early twenties, despite the film being released more than two decades ago. He said, “I was so overwhelmed when we had fan screenings for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. I was like, everyone in those screens were like, 20-21-22, like, they were not even born when the film was released, and the film is still resonating it. I don't know how to explain. I felt so grateful at that time. I was like, ‘Wow’, 25 years later, when the film strikes a chord, that means you’ve done something correct in life.”

The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest, in association with Cinema Waale Film and Television Productions LLP and Across Media Solutions, held on the 18th & 19th of October 2023 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai were Presented by Sonata Poze, powered by TVS Jupiter and Kheloyar, Driven-by JK Tyre Blaze Rydr, alongside Matchmaking partner Bharat Matrimony, Stylish Audio partner Skullcandy, Banking partner Bank of Baroda, Healthcare partner Fujifilm Healthcare, True Chocolate partner Smoor, Astrology partner Astroyogi, Wellness Partner HCG hospitals, Cricketing Partner Metashot in association with Festival partners Satvik, Snacking partner Special Choice, Outdoor partner Bright Outdoor Media, Radio partner Radio City, and celebration partners Johnnie Walker and Heineken Silver.

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