Filmmaker Karan Johar knows and agrees that his films show everything through the lens of undeniable grandeur. The houses are palatial, the outfits are glamorous but the heart is always full of empathy and love. Such is the case with his latest release, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as well. Now, in an interview with Variety, Karan has spoken about his film and what about it is a bloated representation of reality. (Also read: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani crosses ₹200 crore at worldwide box office, Karan Johar posts long note)
‘No such house in Delhi’
In the interview, Karan agreed that the Chatterjee house looks nothing like real houses in Delhi. “The world is, of course, far from real. If you see the homes, they’re exaggerated versions of what could be. In Delhi I know, I’ve seen ostentatious homes but the house of the Chatterjees – there’s no such size of house in Delhi. The tone is also lifted quite a few notches,” Karan Johar said.
‘Inauthentic but aesthetic’
However, Karan makes sure never to lose sight of what's important. He said, “I think what is working for the film are the characters, within the world of melodrama, and notched up level of everything, dialled up to 11, the characters are still empathetic, they’re still saying things that are relatable. They still have an arc. They go through a journey. And you see that happen upfront. And that’s what I think is moving an audience because while they’re surrounded by an inauthentic but aesthetic world, the characters are still coming across real because they all are feeling, saying and experiencing very real emotions of life.”
About Rocky Aur Rani
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani marks Karan's comeback to direction after seven years. His last full length feature was 2016's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Rocky Aur Rani stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead role. Shabana Azmi, Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan play their grandparents. The film is about a clash of cultures that happens when educated, liberal Bengali journalist Rani falls for gym bro Rocky from a traditionalist Punjabi family. The film has earned ₹210 crore worldwide since its release on July 28.
{{/usCountry}}Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani marks Karan's comeback to direction after seven years. His last full length feature was 2016's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Rocky Aur Rani stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead role. Shabana Azmi, Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan play their grandparents. The film is about a clash of cultures that happens when educated, liberal Bengali journalist Rani falls for gym bro Rocky from a traditionalist Punjabi family. The film has earned ₹210 crore worldwide since its release on July 28.
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