The friendship between filmmaker Karan Johar and actress Kajol, who were once considered Bollywood's closest friends, ended in 2016 after a public spat. The reason for their falling out was reportedly due to a disagreement about the film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil starring Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma.
Here's what happened:
- Kajol's Husband, Ajay Devgn's, Public Criticism: Ajay Devgn, Kajol's husband, publicly criticized Karan Johar for promoting Ae Dil Hai Mushkil while simultaneously supporting Pakistani artists, who were banned from working in India at the time. This was during a time of heightened political tension between India and Pakistan.
- Karan Johar's Response: Karan Johar responded to Ajay Devgn's criticism, accusing him of "pettiness" and "false accusations."
- Kajol's Defense: Kajol, in support of her husband, defended Ajay Devgn's actions and criticized Karan Johar's response.
- The Rift: This public exchange led to a rift in their long-standing friendship.
While the exact details of the disagreement remain private, the public spat between Karan Johar and Kajol was widely reported and discussed in the Indian media.
The friendship between Karan Johar and Kajol has since been mended, with both individuals publicly expressing regret over the public spat.
