Karan Johar reveals Shabana Azmi called out 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' gender politics; admits, 'There was indeed some latent hypocrisy'

Karan Johar admits 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' had problematic gender politics. Shabana Azmi challenged him on the film's "hypocrisy" after its release. Johar now cringes at parts of the film, admitting his focus was reviving his father's business with a blockbuster, not social commentary.

Karan Johar reveals Shabana Azmi called out 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' gender politics; admits, 'There was indeed some latent hypocrisy'
Karan Johar admits 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' had problematic gender politics. Shabana Azmi challenged him on the film's "hypocrisy" after its release. Johar now cringes at parts of the film, admitting his focus was reviving his father's business with a blockbuster, not social commentary.