Filmmaker Karan Johar has revealed the on-screen looks from his movies that continue to impress him. He named Ranbir Kapoor’s Ayan Sanger from ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ and Shah Rukh Khan’s Dev Saran from ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ as his personal favourites. The director discussed his fashion preferences, treasured accessories and views on celebrity style in an interview with Variety.Karan Johar’s own fashion choices have changed considerably over the years. His style has moved from monochromatic outfits to sequinned and more elaborate looks. More recently, he has shown an interest in understated luxury. Despite these changing preferences, certain accessories hold sentimental value for the filmmaker.
Karan Johar picks his favourite looks from ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ and ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’
When asked about the character wardrobes from his films that he particularly admires, Karan Johar mentioned two memorable choices. He praised the styling of Ayan Sanger, played by Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’. He also singled out Dev Saran, portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’.“I love the way Ayan Sanger (played by Ranbir Kapoor) dressed in “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.” I love the way Dev Saran (played by Shah Rukh Khan) dressed in “Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna,” he said in a chat with Variety.
Karan Johar says people should dress for themselves
Karan Johar also shared his thoughts on personal fashion and the pressure to follow public expectations. He believes clothing should reflect individual preferences rather than become a way of seeking approval. The filmmaker said people should feel comfortable making their own style choices.“As cliched and as off-repeated as it may sound, but please dress for yourself and not for the world. Seeking validation for your wardrobe is not something I endorse,” he said.
Karan Johar reveals he wears his mother Hiroo Johar’s jewellery
The filmmaker also spoke about another meaningful part of his collection: jewellery belonging to his mother, Hiroo Johar. He revealed that he has recently started incorporating some of her pieces into his own outfits. One item he particularly cherishes is her solitaire necklace.“My mom’s (Hiroo Johar) jewellery. Recently, I have been wearing a lot of my mom’s jewellery. She has a solitaire necklace. The Sindhi roots in me enjoy wearing that. I really cherish it,” he shared.Karan Johar added that his mother does not know he has taken some of her jewellery for himself. He joked about the possibility of being caught and having to explain the situation.“She doesn’t know I have semi-stolen it from her. It has now made it into my wardrobe and my safe. She doesn’t know it. I will get caught by my ears even now if she finds out that there has been a theft in the house and it’s me,” he added.
Karan Johar shares his take on red-carpet fashion
Karan Johar was also asked to offer an opinion that might invite criticism from fashion enthusiasts. His response was a pointed observation about celebrity appearances at major events. “Most people on the red carpet look exactly like the red carpet.”On the professional front, Karan Johar last directed the romantic comedy-drama ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’. The film featured Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles and was released in theaters on July 28, 2023.