Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar share a close friendship bond that began with his directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and has continued through recent events, including the National Awards 2025 ceremony. In her recent interview, Rani praised Karan's directorial skiils, while recalling an anecdote during the making of the 1998 romantic drama.
Mukerji shared her first impression of meeting Johar Ae when he narrated Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to her. Talking to ANI, "Karan was so clear with his narration. I found him to be an honest and clear-headed filmmaker because the way he came and narrated the subject to me was so passionate. While he was narrating, I knew somewhere that Karan was going to make a mark in the industry because he was just so clear."
Despite the "passionate" narration by Karan, Ra