I find the hatred of Karan Johar from the Indian point of view so interesting. I'm from the US and I love all the opulence in his films, they don't make them like that over here anymore. There was a famous Director from the 50's and 60's named Douglas Sirk who made the kind of movies Karan makes. They starred the big stars of that era like Rock Hudson, Susan Hayward, etc and when the woman awoke from bed they were fully in make up and not a hair messed up. Most of Sirk's movies were big hits because people wanted to escape from their problems. Now in the present time when I want to escape from my problems I watch scenes from a Karan Johar movie and look at all the beautiful people, costumes and sets.
Whenever I defend the Commercial cinema on any of these websites I'm told more or less that I don't know what I'm talking about but I'm doing it from the eyes of someone that's not used to these films, so they are special to me. There is room for all types of films and I like all types of film. I just don't understand the constant Karan bashing, why do his films bother people so much? If you don't like them , then don't watch them.
RE:In Defense of Karan Johar
by Bolly Woods on Oct 18, 2007 10:03 AM
Interesting point of view, Jeff -- curious to hear a little bit more about your take on Hindi movies. Mail me if you can -- the ID is mailto.bollywoods at rediffmail.com
RE:RE:In Defense of Karan Johar
by Jeff Eletto on Oct 25, 2007 12:39 PM
Bolly Woods,I wrote you a long email about my appreciation of Indian movies and never heard back from you.
RE:In Defense of Karan Johar
by Jeff Eletto on Oct 25, 2007 12:37 PM
Bolly Woods,I wrote you a long email about my appreciation of Indian movies and never heard back from you.
RE:RE:In Defense of Karan Johar
by rb on Oct 18, 2007 10:56 AM
well, I am not a big fan of KJ except k2h2 and kwk, all other movies are bad. but one thing they are original stories.
the article write supan varma if i remember correctly directed ek hasina ek khiladi, which is very bad rip off house of games.
RE:In Defense of Karan Johar
by DS on Oct 18, 2007 05:09 AM
That is where the difference lies. Indians have many other directors who have made such films so we are fed up of them. We want to get away from this opulence-centric, emotional melodramas and see some hard-hitting or different movies.
Please rename this article as KARAN JOHAR, the mind of a retard. This is the apt title.
He's one of those guys who really can't think out of the box and is simply a masala movie director. Lets try to be a little honest here and give a proper reason as to why we like his films...You cannot make approve a movie is good or the director is, just because it has all the big names in it.
RE:KARAN JOKER
by on Oct 24, 2007 09:15 PM
Easy! Karan is a rockstar. has his pulse on what works...and churns money...has a fab sense of humour, is witty and brave! Can make others laugh and can laugh at himself! trashing him easy...What is this fascination about out of the box? U mean movies that u wont understand? whatz wrong with masala? ever lived abroad in the bland nations! well this trashing brigade is the herd...follow my friend! p.s. I adore KJ
Is karan johar a director? Apparently he gets his ideas on indian families in LONDON..He is utter nonsense like his movies? Lets sign him off this field.. Think he suits better as a hairdresser...
Well I am not sure who is running with this article, But I have to agree with what Karan Johar mentioned about himself at Tehelka to a large extent and I also disagree with the owner of this article to say that no person on earth is perfect and is always influenced by this surrondings which is what happened in KJ case. Having said that I strongly feel that a film maker should be someone like MF hussain for example walking along the streets, getting a glimpse of the real world, having a tea in a small coffee shop and chatting with people... and forget the stardom, more than half the people on street wouldnt know you are a director or a cinematographer or bla blah blah as long as you look simple and obliging.
Get over this so called family dramas and love stories and stupid comedies guys... Its not all that interesting anymore.
make movies which can drive people, drive the society and bring some change at large. Touch peoples mind on common sense not emotional sense, people have enough on plate to deal with already. Movies to me is an ART like Sholay for example and rightly mentioned by AB Gabbar will remain in our hearts for ever to remember rather than Jai or Veeru. Make movies that can be remembered for what they are in the years to come not just for box office and collections. You make a good movie and I see that the rest is there to happen. All the postive things around it. Bored you enough I believe...u can catch me at snagarajan24@yahoo.com/ nischalever@redfmail
RE:Selling
by Tataghata Mukherjee on Oct 17, 2007 04:28 PM
Movies like Sholay and other good stuff are good only becoz some mediocre films are also made. It is all Maya. Without bad, what will be termed good?
