In a playful exchange at the launch of Twinkle Khanna’s book, ‘Welcome to Paradise,’ the author humorously accused Karan Johar of drawing inspiration from her marriage with Akshay Kumar for his film, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.’ However, Karan Johar promptly dismissed the claim, asserting that the movie revolves around an unconventional couple, not specifically inspired by Twinkle’s marriage.
The banter unfolded when Twinkle Khanna quizzed Karan Johar about the alleged connection between his film and her marriage with Akshay Kumar. Playfully referring to him as a ‘leech,’ Twinkle asked, “You based Rocky Aur Rani on my marriage, apparently. That’s what everyone is saying. Is that true? How much can you leech off me?”
Karan Johar responded, “No, it was just two people from different schools of thought coming together. That doesn’t mean it’s your marriage, Tina. Everything is not about you.” Downplaying the connection, he advised, “Don’t believe everything I say.”
This lighthearted banter adds another chapter to the camaraderie between Twinkle Khanna and Karan Johar, known for their close friendship. Karan had previously mentioned in a mid-day interview that Twinkle and Akshay Kumar’s marriage might have subconsciously influenced him, given their admirable bond.
‘Ready Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,’ released earlier this year, received widespread acclaim, grossing over Rs 350 crore globally. The film, featuring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, garnered praise for its progressive themes and marked Karan Johar’s directorial return after ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
