Karan Johar has announced that the first look from the upcoming movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani would be released on Thursday, which is also his birthday.
In celebration of his upcoming 25th anniversary in the Hindi cinema industry, Karan Johar shared a video on Instagram on Wednesday. The video included a number of snippets from his films over the years, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), My Name Is Khan (2010), Student of the Year (2012) and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).
Additionally, Karan unveiled a few inside footages from his earlier projects. The director also provided viewers with some behind-the-scenes looks from the sets of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
In the backdrop of the video, there is a voiceover of Karan’s voice who said, “Love comes with its conflicts and challenges but it’s the most beautiful feeling in the world. As I look back on my journey of 25 years as a filmmaker, I’m filled with immense gratitude. What began as a small attempt to share stories of love friendship and family that resonated within me.”
He added, “But as each one of you embraced these stories and characters, love found a new meaning to me every day. As I complete 25 years in the industry, this love of yours has given wings to a new story, a new prem kahani (love story), a story that celebrates love like never before in all its beauty and grandeur. A film that I have been waiting to share with you for so long, it’s finally ready. See you at the movies where we celebrate family, love and so much more.”
Sharing the clip, Karan wrote, “Nothing but gratitude for the magical 25 years I have spent in the director’s chair. I learnt, I grew, I wept, I laughed – I lived. And tomorrow, another piece of my heart will be yours to see and I could not be more ecstatic as I celebrate my birthday with you all. With a kahaani that has prem written all over it. See you tomorrow! #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani first look out tomorrow! In cinemas 28th July.”
In the behind-the-scenes footage from Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, Alia Bhatt could be seen laughing with Karan. Ranveer Singh is seen goofing around with a white cushion. Ranveer is seen kissing Dharmendra’s hands who is seen sitting beside Jaya Bachchan. Shabana Azmi was standing behind Karan, watching them. There is also a shot of Alia looking at herself in a hand mirror. The video also shares a few glimpses of all the cast seen smiling and working hard on the sets of the film.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani features Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in lead roles, along with Shabana Azmi, Jaya Bachchan and Dharmendra. The film marks as Karan Johar’s comeback as a director after seven years.
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