Karan Johar Was TRAUMATISED Working With Late Legend Amrish Puri On DDLJ? Filmmaker Reveals Veteran Had A Great Eye For Detail!
Karan Johar recalls working with late legend Amrish Puri on Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge sets and here's what the filmmaker said on Koffee With Karan season 8
In the upcoming episode of Koffee With Karan 8, Karan Johar is set to host Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty. During the show, the filmmaker reminisces about his early days as an assistant director on the iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. He shares his nervous encounters with the late legendary actor Amrish Puri, who portrayed Kajol’s strict father in the movie. Reflecting on this, Karan mentioned, “My father and Amrish ji come from the same village, so the first person my father instructed me to pay respects to was Amrish ji.” Singham star added, “The only person I've touched feet of is also Amrish ji’s because during my first shot with him, I touched his feet.” ALSO READ: Raj Kundra Takes A Jibe At Koffee With Karan 8, UT 69 Star Bashes Karan Johar’s Celebrity Chat Show, Says ‘Kisika Bhala Nahi Hua Hai Waha Jaake’
Reflecting on his time with Amrish Puri during the making of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Karan Johar confessed to feeling intimidated by the actor while he served as an assistant director. He rKaranecounted an incident, stating, “I used to be very scared of him. When I was an AD on Dilwale, he was particular about detailing. He would come and ask, ‘What is the time?’ I gave the time, thinking he was asking the time. He replied, ‘What's the time in London? What's the time for the scene? So that I set my watch accordingly.’ ALSO READ: Koffee With Karan: Karan Johar REVEALS He Considered Scrapping The Rapid Fire Round To Ensure 'Comfortable Conversations'
Regarding continuity, he asked, ‘How should I drape my shawl?’ He used to leave me traumatised, but he was such a wonderful man.” Ajay Devgn also fondly remembered the actor, saying, “It's a fact that whether there was a wedding or a funeral, he was the first person to be there.” Speaking of Koffee With Karan 8, Aditya Roy Kapur and Arjun Kapoor were the guests on the last episode. The show comes up with a new episode on Disney+ Hotstar every Thursday.
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