Karan Johar opts for new faces for remake of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Karan Johar opts for new faces for remake of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar seems to be inspired by the blockbuster success of the Mohit Suri directorial “Saiyaara” with new faces.
Implicitly after 25 years after Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (KKHH) turned out to be a cultural phenomenon, Karan Johar reveals the actors he would wish to cast reimagining the incredible romance today. Notedly, top actors like Ranbir Deepika and Kiara aren’t among them in his mind.
Karan Johar would cast these actors in KKHH remake
After discussing the surge in Dharma Productions, spotlighting the impact of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai he teased future projects and potential modern casting for the film.
In a recent media interaction Karan suggests Alia Bhatt as the modern Anjali, Ranveer Singh as Rahul, and Ananya Panday as Tina. He also hinted that the role of Tina could go to Janhvi Kapoor or Sara Ali Khan, playfully referring to the new generation of star kids as “younger nepo babies.”
In the midst the interaction Karan addressed questions over nepotism, emphasising that he has never hired anyone at the request of their parents and quite aware they are nepo babies. He has seen them maturing in front of him but, none of their parents have ever called him and he has always been the one to call,” adding that even some actors have rejected his offers.
Karan also reflected on Dharma Productions’ journey, from its first film Dostana in 1980 under Yash Johar’s banner, through the studio’s struggles with hits like Duniya and Agneepath, to the monumental success of his directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998. The film, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji, revived the studio, paving the way for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and cementing Dharma Productions as a Bollywood powerhouse, now valued at ₹2,000 crore.
While Karan hasn’t directed any of the
new-generation actors in full-length roles, Ananya, Janhvi, and Sara made brief appearances in his recent film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, specifically in the song Heart Throb, giving fans a peek of what a modern KKHH could look like.
Karan Johar is all set for a diverse slate of projects under his Dharma Productions banner, which illustrates his intent to explore new genres and launch fresh talent. One is Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, a romantic drama featuring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, theatrically releasing in early 2026. He is also producing the high‑concept fantasy‑comedy Naagzilla (with Kartik in the lead), slated for August 2026 release.
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