“I am done worrying about what the world thinks of me,” says Karan Johar, beating down ‘gay’ rumors
“I am fulfilling my commitments as a human being and as a professional,” says the Dharma Productions chief, Karan Johar. The creator of several hit films that have taken us away from reality, to a wonderland of romance and beauty, Karan has dedicated his life to work, keeping away his personal life from the eyes of the public. After having been subjected to several rumors of him being gay that have been sparked-off to tarnish his image in B-town, Karan has decided to keep his relationships under wraps. 
“I will always say and do the right things and be protocol friendly in my dealings, but now I am walking on my own path and creating my own pathway,” said Karan in a recent interview. “I am not looking left or right or worrying about consequences. And this is a conscious decision I made and shared with my mother. I am 40-years-old and I am done worrying about what the world thinks of me…”
Previously, Karan Johar also disregarded the gay rumors that have been hounding him and said, “Obviously if you are single, you are 39, there will be conjecture about your sexuality and your orientation, I have no problem with that, and I am very comfortable with hearing all kinds of rumors that float around, I am very comfortable with what people have to say, their perception of my orientation, what they think, what all they think I am part of, and I have no problem with the territory I can’t be upset or angry about it.”
Not one to be effected by such rumors, Karan has cleared the air of a gay orientation rumor wisely and without succumbing to the pressure. Three cheers for Karan Johar!
Karan Johar rumored to have signed Sushant Singh Rajput for his next production
Known for launching the careers of several newcomers in B-town, Karan Johar has been crowned as one of the most sought-after directors of today. Heading his production banner Dharma Productions with an unbeatable zeal, Karan Johar recently brought to the big-screen four new actors. With his film Student of the Year, Karan launched model-turned-actor Siddharth Malhotra, veteran filmmaker David Dhawan’s son Varun Dhaw
an, director Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter Alia Bhatt and actor Boman Irani’s son Kayoze Irani. The director-producer has also recently been reported to have taken the young actor Saqib Saleem under his wing, mentoring him and teaching him the nuances o the film industry.
And that’s not where it all stops. Karan Johar, enthusiastic about giving the Hindi film industry a bunch of new talent, will also cast “Kai Po Che” actor, Sushant Singh Rajput. The actor, who has won critical acclaim for his recent big-screen debut, will star in a film by Karan. “He seems to be doing very well right now. He has inked a deal with Karan Johar’s production house. When the paperwork is done, Sushant and the production house will make their announcement.” a source said.
Neither the actor nor the Dharma Productions chief has confirmed any such project for now. These could very well be rumors, but given Karan’s knack for spotting superstars in the making, the film with Sushant could indeed be more than just B-town tittle-tattle!
Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt star in an international advertisement!
Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt shot to fame with their debut in Karan Johar’s campus romance, Student of the Year. A hit film that launched the careers of three newcomers including Siddharth Malhotra and the aforementioned duo, this film was Karan’s fifth directorial venture and the first film made by him with debutants in the lead. 
After the success of their debut, the actors have gone on to sign their next projects. While Siddharth Malhotra will be seen in Karan Johar’s upcoming production, Hasee Toh Phasee, Varun will star in a film directed by his father David Dhawan, titled Mein Tera Hero, while Alia Bhatt will make an appearance in the film-adaptation of the book, 2 States. And that’s not all! Varun and Alia have also gone international and have recently shown up in an international advertising campaign that will star in the Middle East!
The duo is all set to charm the international audience with this advertising campaign. Varun Dhawan will be seen as a guy who comes up with fantastic excuses to find his way out of situations while Alia Bhatt will pull him down from his bin of excuses with her sarcastic comments. The advertisement for the campaign was shot in Bangkok and was directed by Punit Malhotra, the nephew of designer Manish Malhotra and the director of the film I Hate Luv Storys.
“I don’t consider kissing a taboo,” says Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar’s protégé
Alia Bhatt has grown extremely popular after the release of her debut silver-screen appearance, Student of the Year. The film stars the youngster alongside two more debutants, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. The daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, Alia seems to have a dream debut indeed. When asked about her choice of a production house away from a home-grown launch, Alia said, “You can call it safe. Bhatt camp makes films that are different. At the end of the day, it is all about how convincing you are onscreen. Like Emraan Hashmi started with Vishesh Films and today he is a superstar.” 
Now that she has had a successful launch, Alia seems to have no qualms in starring in a home production. Speaking about slightly challenging scenes that could include a little body show and physical touch, Alia said, “I don’t consider kissing a taboo. I won’t do it (expose) for the heck of it. If the script demands and it is justified.. will do it. Like in ‘Student of The Year’ I have worn a bikini. I was very comfortable doing that because it was required and it isn’t that I haven’t worn bikini in real life.”
Recently, the actress has been in the news constantly with rumors of her dating her co-star, Siddharth Malhotra. Ofcourse, the actor is not her boyfriend and the actress has confirmed the same saying, “I don’t really care about people discussing my personal life. I’m fond of Varun and Sid (Siddharth Malhotra) but no I’m not going out with either. And no, I have no boyfriend in Bandra. A boyfriend doesn’t really fit into my scheme of things right now. My boyfriend is Student of the Year.”
Varun Dhawan wows his fans with public appearances and performances
Varun Dhawan has been catching a lot of attention lately. The newcomer, the son of the veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, was launched with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year. He acted in the lead alongside debutants Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt, paving a way for himself amongst the stars. After the film’s release and success at the box office, Varun’s popularity has reached new heights. The young actor has made several appearances lately, performing at shows and college contests and has found all of this to be a great way to connect with his young fans. 
Recently, Varun was spotted shaking a leg at the ‘Wassup! Andheri festival 2013,’ giving fans a treat for their eyes. The youngster performed several foot tapping numbers and had the crowd roaring with applause. And that’s not all. The actor has also made an appearance on the cover of the Filmfare Magazine, flaunting his chiseled physique and wowing his young fans yet again.
There is no denying the fact that Varun has a load in store for him as his career soars. The actor will soon be seen in a film directed by his father, David Dhawan. Titled Mein Tera Hero, the film will be produced by Ekta Kapoor. Speaking about what he aims to do in the upcoming future, Varun said, “I would tell you something that Karan Johar said to me. He said that you concentrate on being an actor and audience would do the rest to make you a star. My goal is to be an actor for my own and also audience satisfaction. Hopefully both of us would be entertained.”
Karan Johar showers Hrithik Roshan with praises for his recent stage performance
Karan Johar has always been an admirer of song and dance. The filmmaker has featured glamorous dance sequence sin every movie he has directed in the past, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (2001), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), My Name Is Khan (2010) and Student of the Year (2012). And that’s not all. The films released under his production banner, Dharma Productions, are usually packed with great dance sequences too! 
It’s no surprise that Karan Johar has been showering Hrithik Roshan with praises recently. The actor has starred in Karan’s directorial, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and his production, Agneepath, a retelling of the cult favorite. The actor performed at a recent award show, dancing to an eight-minute medley of his hit songs including his recital of Deva Shri Ganesha from Agneepath. “It was a breathtaking performance. Hrithik is undoubtedly magic on stage. It was a goosebump moment of the show,” said Karan Johar, after the show.
Happy with the accolades he received from the Dharma Productions honcho, Hrithik logged on to the micro-blogging website, Twitter and tweeted, “Reading all your words… Thank u thank u thank u..! N thank u god fr perfect timing. needed this.. like we all do..frm time 2time 🙂 sleep well guys, n live well tom! Love.(sic)”
Up ahead, Karan will unveil his sixth directorial venture, Bombay Talkies. This will be a 20-minute short-film that will be a tribute to the 100 years of Hindi cinema. The film will release on the 3rd of May, 2013, and will star Saqib Saleem, Randeep Hooda and Rani Mukherji.
Siddharth Malhotra and co-star Parineeti Chopra grace Stardust Magazine’s cover
Karan Johar’s protégé, Siddharth Malhotra, has been making headlines recently, with the announcement of his second big-screen appearance, Hasee Toh Phasee. After making his debut in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year, alongside Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, Siddharth Malhotra will next be seen in the upcoming film,
starring in the lead alongside actress Parineeti Chopra. In a previous interview, Siddharth spoke about the film saying, “Well, Anurag Kashyap had written a script. He is a cool guy. I’ve met him a couple of times and interestingly, Karan Johar told me all about the adverts he had shot so far. Hasee Toh Phasee was an interesting read. I guess now the actual struggle begins!”
Siddharth Malhotra also went on to add, “Everything is different about this film – its genre, the people I am working with, the actress, the world I’ll be living in, etc. The first film chooses you but today I am proud that I chose my second film. It’s a love story of a different kind. I won’t romance the same way, I can tell you that (laughs). We start shooting end of April.”
And that’s not all! The duo will be seen gracing the cover of the film magazine Stardust. Parineeti and Siddharth will make their cover appearance together on the March issue of the Stardust. While Siddharth will show off his well-chiseled torso, Parineeti will mesmerize with her appearance on the cover!
Their film together will soon go on floors and Siddharth and Parineeti have been termed as Bollywood’s next best on-screen couple.
Siddharth Malhotra connects with fans and friends online
Moving down from your home-town to a bustling city like Mumbai isn’t easy, even for a Delhi boy like Siddharth Malhotra. The youngster shot to fame with his debut in Karan Johar’s campus romance, Student of t
he Year, starring in the lead alongside newcomers Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. Siddharth, who has been introduced to a whole new word, B-town, has begun building ties with people in his current city, Mumbai. To do so, Siddharth has begun using social media platforms to his benefit. Following the example set by his mentor, Karan Johar, Siddharth recently took to tweeting and already has a fan following of 66,882 people on Twitter!
Besides tweeting regularly, the 28-year-old has also begun making friends online. “He is from Delhi and doesn’t know too many people in Mumbai. While because of his film, he has got to know some people in the movie business, he also wants to hang out with some non industry people,” says a source, adding, “He is usually chatting online and taking feedback from people. He feels connected to them and thinks that it is a sort of window into different people’s lives.” “Twitter is like a different family all together. Two weeks ago I gave them an address. Now, I keep getting these beautiful gifts every second or third day. Someone’s giving me a card, girls giving me t-shirts, fans from Bangladesh and all over are sending in their love,” said Siddharth, adding, “It’s so thoughtful of them. I love them all. I get excited and humbled. As we speak, I have one more gift next to me. Thanks to that social medium. I wish I was a more regular at tweeting but I will get there soon. It takes time.”
Up ahead, Siddharth will star in the film Hasee Toh Phasee alongside Parineeti Chopra.
Varun Dhawan speaks about his journey to the big-screen
Finding a sure-footed way forward in an industry like Bollywood isn’t all that easy, particularly for a newcomer. Despite being from a deeply-rooted Bollywood background, newcomer Varun Dhawan has had his times of difficulty finding his way to the big screen. The young actor is the son of the veteran filmmaker David Dhawan and the brother of Rohit Dhawan, also a director. Making his debut alongside newcomers Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Bhat
t in Karan Johar’s recent directorial venture titled Student of the Year; Varun seems to have carved a mark for himself in the world of films with his very first movie!
Being the son of a reputed director hasn’t made things easier for Varun however, with the young actor proving himself to be truly talented without the influence of others around him to support his career. “There is no point in complaining as other people go through other things,” said Varun. “This is my journey. Being anyone’s son or daughter doesn’t help you much beyond a point, as that can only get you an entry. It is like goodwill. But eventually we have to work for ourselves and prove it.”
Recently, Varun Dhawan has faced the wrath of link-ups and has been rumored to be dating his co-star Alia Bhatt. While both the youngsters have denied these dating rumors, Varun has also been linked with actress Taapsee Pannu, who will be starring in David Dhawan’s next. None of these dating rumors are true of course and the young actors are busy working on a long and fulfilling career.
Student of the Year, Varun Dhawan’s debut alongside Alia Bhatt and Siddharth Malhotra released on the 19th of October, 2012.
“It’s an interesting script,” says Siddharth Malhotra, speaking about Hasee Toh Phasee
Siddharth Malhotra charmed the audiences with his fabulous debut in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year, starring in the lead alongside Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. In this blockbuster campus romance, the 28-year-ild plays the role of a new-kind-on-the-block named Abhimanyu Singh aka Abhi, who enrolls at a well heeled school where he meets the gorgeous Shanaya Singhania (Alia Bhatt) and her swaggering rich boyfriend, Rohan Nanda (Varun Dhawan). As the story unfolds, Abhi finds himself falling head over heels for Shanaya. He also winds up befriending her boyfriend Rohan. Things go smoothly until Shanaya begins reciprocating Abhi’s feelings, causing a love tria
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ngle to ensue. As expected, her boyfriend Rohan is displeased and a rivalry sprouts up between him and Abhi.
In his next film, Siddharth Malhotra will be seen in a similarly romantic role, with a dash of comedy. Titled Hasee Toh Phasee, the film will be produced by Karan Johar’s production house, Dharma Productions and will be directed by ad-filmmaker, Vinil Mathew. Siddharth will star in the lead alongside yet another B-town youngster, Parineeti Chopra. “It’s by a new director, Vinil Matthew, an ad filmmaker. It’s an interesting script, a rom-com different from how SOTY (Student of the Year) was, a very middle-class, cooler, younger. We will start shooting in April,” said Siddharth, speaking about the film.
Speaking about his co-star, Siddharth also said, “Parineeti (Chopra) is great…she has got great energy. It is my second film but it actually feels like I am doing my first film. First film chooses you and you choose the second film. So we are becoming the actors that we are.”
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