Karan Johar says working with “terrifying” Saroj Khan on DDLJ “traumatised” him Filmmaker Karan Johar has opened up about a challenging experience early in his career, recalling how legendary choreographer Saroj Khan reacted to his involvement during the making of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ). In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Johar described the encounter as frightening and emotionally taxing, even though he ultimately acknowledged Saroj Khan’s talent. Johar began his career in the film industry as a costume assistant on the 1995 romantic drama, working under Aditya Chopra and alongside designer Manish Malhotra. Years later, he reflected on the intensity he experienced on set, particularly during the filming of the song ‘Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna. ’“At that time, the costume dada was my biggest ally… Manish would come in the morning, hand over the clothes, and leave. I was the costume assistant, and Pam aunty was deeply involved in the process,” Johar recalled, referring to Pamela Chopra’s hands-on role with costumes. Trouble emerged when Saroj Khan requested additional red scarves for dancers mid-shoot. The team did not have enough fabric on hand, prompting Johar to suggest a workaround to Saroj’s assistant: “…it would look stylish if the dancers put one hand in their pocket and held the scarf in the other. ”However, when Saroj Khan learned of the idea she was not receptive. Johar said she “lost it,” demanding red satin cloth immediately or threate... #Karan_Johar #Dilwale_Dulhania #Filmmaker_Karan #Saroj_Khan #DDLJ #Johar #challenging_experience #experience_early #legendary_choreographer #Khan_reacted
Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum to practice with G-League team on path to returnTatum led the Celtics to their title in 2024 and had them on track for a repeat before the injury, which was expected to keep him out for about a year. Tatum led the Celtics to their title in 2024 and had them on track for a repeat before the injury, which was expected to keep him out for about a year. #year #injury #All-Star_Jayson #Jayson_Tatum #Celtics_All-Star #G-League_team #returnTatum_led #Tatum_led #Celtics #Jayson
Weird roguelike tactical cats game Mewgenics release date and launch time Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel's cat combat game launches on Tuesday, February 10. #Edmund_McMillen #Tyler_Glaiel #Mewgenics_release #time_Edmund #Weird_roguelike #game_Mewgenics
Google redeems Gemini after awkward Olympics ad in a Super Bowl spot among many sentimental AI contenders Google’s Super Bowl ad for Gemini gets AI messaging right after Olympics embarrassment. #Super_Bowl #Bowl_spot #Olympics_embarrassment #redeems_Gemini #awkward_Olympics #Google_redeems
Stephen Curry to sit out All-Star Game with lingering right knee injuryCurry exited early from a 131-124 home loss to the Detroit Pistons on January 30 with the sore knee which had been bothering him over the previous week. Curry exited early from a 131-124 home loss to the Detroit Pistons on January 30 with the sore knee which had been bothering him over the previous week. #All-Star_Game #Detroit_Pistons #previous_week #131-124_home #home_loss #exited_early #sore_knee #Stephen_Curry #injuryCurry_exited #knee_injuryCurry
Asian Champions League: Al-Hilal draws with Shabab Al-Ahli, drops first pointsWith qualification for the last 16 already confirmed, Inzaghi made a host of changes to his team for the meeting in Dubai, and the Saudi Pro League outfit struggled as a result. With qualification for the last 16 already confirmed, Inzaghi made a host of changes to his team for the meeting in Dubai, and the Saudi Pro League outfit struggled as a result. #Champions_League #Pro_League #Saudi_Pro #Inzaghi_made #Asian_Champions #Shabab_Al-Ahli #League_outfit #outfit_struggled #Al-Hilal_draws #pointsWith_qualification
F1: Alonso motivated but still unsure about Formula One future after 2026Alonso said the team could have a challenging start to the 24-race season but hoped for a much stronger showing in the second half with some ‘special races’. Alonso said the team could have a challenging start to the 24-race season but hoped for a much stronger showing in the second half with some ‘special races’. #season #team #special_races’ #challenging_start #stronger_showing #Alonso_motivated #Alonso #Formula #special #races’
India needs $22tn for net zero by 2070; coal use to rise till 2047: Niti Aayog #India #Niti_Aayog #rise_till #Niti #Aayog
Bitcoin’s U.S. demand signal flickers back after crash #Bitcoin #demand_signal #signal_flickers #flickers_back #demand
F1 2026: Cadillac sued by Hollywood director Bay over Super Bowl advertBay, director of big-budget hits “Transformers” and “Armageddon”, filed a $1.5 million breach of contract and fraud lawsuit alleging the team and Cadillac CEO Towriss had used his ideas without payment. Bay, director of big-budget hits “Transformers” and “Armageddon”, filed a $1.5 million breach of contract and fraud lawsuit alleging the team and Cadillac CEO Towriss had used his ideas without payment. #Super_Bowl #CEO_Towriss #Cadillac_CEO #Bowl_advertBay #big-budget_hits #million_breach #lawsuit_alleging #fraud_lawsuit #Cadillac_sued #Hollywood_director
What are air taxis and how will they work in India? CII report explains A new report suggests air taxis could revolutionize Delhi-NCR travel, slashing commute times between Gurugram, Connaught Place, and Jewar Airport. Advanced Air Mobility, using electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, aims to ease congestion by utilizing low-altitude airspace. The proposal includes rooftop vertiports and phased deployment for critical services like medical transport. #India #Connaught_Place #air_taxis #Jewar_Airport #Air_Mobility #CII_report #air #taxis #suggests_air #Advanced_Air
