Karan Johar on three men he loves the most

Karan Johar is known as much for his candidness as much as his filmmaking. It�۪s obvious that he has a dramatic and emotional streak which is perfect for the kinds of films he makes. He recently spoke about the three men in the industry that he loves the most.

Johar, according to Filmfare, chose Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aditya Chopra. On Khan, who is a friend of his, he said, ���I think he is one of a kind. He�۪s a superstar, entrepreneur and he is also a visionary. He�۪s the most intelligent mind I know in the business.�۝

In reply to whether showbiz is a place for emotional and sensitive people, Johar said, ���It�۪s a sensitive profession. We make movies. Movies are an extension of our emotions especially when you write them yourself. They reflect your thoughts, your insecurities and your sensitivities. So of course, we�۪re all sensitive being in a creative industry. In fact, our sensitivity makes us flourish. It’s fine to walk around with your emotions on your sleeve as long as you�۪re aware of the atmosphere and your surroundings. Over time, I�۪ve realised that the more you expect from relationships the more they�۪ll disappoint you. It�۪s important to be intelligent while being sensitive. I don�۪t think intelligence and sensitivity can exist on different ends of the spectrum. They have to co-exist. So while I might be sensitive about something I should be intelligent enough to know that just my sensitivity will not get me anywhere. You have to have a little bit of both. Fortunately for me, I have struck that balance recently. I have understood how to balance and police my sensitivity and not get carried away with my emotions.�۝

The filmmaker also spoke about his own insecurities, �۝Bowing down to the system, bowing down to the norms or to fraternity practices, I never want to ever be a weak version of myself. I always want to be strong and that�۪s not to do with commercial or monetary success, it�۪s to do with your own belief.�۝

His next directorial is this year�۪s Diwali release ��Ae Dil Hai Mushkil�۪ starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma.

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