Filmmaker Karan Johar expressed his disappointment on Instagram after a comedian mimicked him on a TV show, calling it "poor taste." He stated he didn't expect such behaviour from industry peers, though it might be anticipated from trolls.
“I was sitting and watching television with my mom…and saw a promo of a reality comedy show on a supposedly respectable channel… a comic was mimicking me in exceptionally poor taste…I expect this from trolls and faceless and nameless people but when your own industry can disrespect someone who has been in the business for over 25 years it speaks volumes about the times we live in…this doesn’t even anger me it just makes me sad!” Karan wrote on his Instagram Stories.
Film producer Ekta Kapoor shared his statement and also shared a similar experience. “Happened so many times! Ugly humour sometimes on shows. And even at award functions. And then they expect you to attend! Karan please ask them to imitate one movie or classic of yours,” Ekta wrote. Karan reposted the story and replied, “Love you Ektu.”
Meanwhile, many suspected Karan was talking about the promo for Madness Machaenge, starring Kettan Singh. The comedian has now responded to Karan's criticism.
Kettan told Times Now in an interview that his intention was never to hurt Karan, "I would like to apologise to Karan (Johar) sir. First of all, whatever impersonation I do because I watch a lot of Karan Johar on the coffee show, I am a fan of his work. I have seen his latest film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani 5 to 6 times. I am a huge fan of his work and his show. If my actions hurt him, I would like to apologise to him. My intention was not to hurt him. I just wanted to entertain audience but if I did something extra, I would like to say sorry to him."
“I would like to see the reactions of people and Karan sir after watching the episode. I don't want to offend, sir. Many artists don't mimic Karan sir. I used to do it a couple of years ago on The Kapil Sharma Show. I did it for the first time on Madness Machayenge. Apart from my apology, I am not thinking of anything else,” he said.
Karan Johar was last seen directing Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani. He has produced the upcoming film called Kill and is also producing Jigra, which stars Alia Bhatt.
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