Not every film-maker pushes new talent in the limelight. And that's just what separates the heir to Dharma Productions, Karan Johar from the rest. Having successfully directed four movies over the last decade, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998, followed by Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (2001), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), and My Name Is Khan in 2010, Karan Johar has co-directed and produced films for several first-time directors. A few months ago, Karan Johar's latest production Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu was released, marking the directorial debut of Shakun Batra. Previously, Karan had debutant Karan Malhotra direct Agneepath, a retelling of the original released in 1990. The 2012 remake stars Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra and Sanjay Dutt. Karan Malhotra has also worked as an associate-director with Johar for the film My Name Is Khan.
Quoting Siddharth Malhotra, "One day, I was assisting Karan on My Name is Khan, and now I'm the leading man of Student of the Year. I have to pinch myself to believe this is for real." For this fresh new actor, the film is a dream start. Not many newcomers hit the silver screen under big banners like Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. Siddharth says, "Sometimes, I'm a bit nervous. But at most times, I'm confident. I have landed a dream debut. Karan, according to me, has the safest pair of hands in the film business." And that's not where it all stops for Siddharth.
Picking up on his talent, Karan Johar's close friend and producer Ekta Kapoor, has approached Malhotra with a two-film deal. As expected, the actor is overjoyed at his luck, being offered films even before his debut has hit theater screens. Quoting Karan Johar, who has turned the spotlight on mentees, "I am proud of all three (Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt), and would be proud if they get signed up for some good films outside our banner (Dharma Productions)".
And that's not all, Karan Johar has also produced films for Punit Malhotra (I Hate Luv Storys), Renzil D'Slive (Kurbaan), and his assistant director Siddharth Malhotra (We Are Family). Malhotra has in the past assisted worked for the film My Name Is Khan, directed by Karan Johar himself. The film starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol and portrayed the prejudice faced by Indian citizens in the United States after the 9/11 attacks. Siddharth Malhotra will now make his first on-screen appearance for Johar's fifth directorial venture, the film "Student of the Year".
Student of the Year will release on the 19th of October later this year. The film chronicles the lives of three students at a school participating in a one-of-a-kind competition.
Quoting Siddharth Malhotra, "One day, I was assisting Karan on My Name is Khan, and now I'm the leading man of Student of the Year. I have to pinch myself to believe this is for real." For this fresh new actor, the film is a dream start. Not many newcomers hit the silver screen under big banners like Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. Siddharth says, "Sometimes, I'm a bit nervous. But at most times, I'm confident. I have landed a dream debut. Karan, according to me, has the safest pair of hands in the film business." And that's not where it all stops for Siddharth.
Picking up on his talent, Karan Johar's close friend and producer Ekta Kapoor, has approached Malhotra with a two-film deal. As expected, the actor is overjoyed at his luck, being offered films even before his debut has hit theater screens. Quoting Karan Johar, who has turned the spotlight on mentees, "I am proud of all three (Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt), and would be proud if they get signed up for some good films outside our banner (Dharma Productions)".
And that's not all, Karan Johar has also produced films for Punit Malhotra (I Hate Luv Storys), Renzil D'Slive (Kurbaan), and his assistant director Siddharth Malhotra (We Are Family). Malhotra has in the past assisted worked for the film My Name Is Khan, directed by Karan Johar himself. The film starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol and portrayed the prejudice faced by Indian citizens in the United States after the 9/11 attacks. Siddharth Malhotra will now make his first on-screen appearance for Johar's fifth directorial venture, the film "Student of the Year".
Student of the Year will release on the 19th of October later this year. The film chronicles the lives of three students at a school participating in a one-of-a-kind competition.
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Student of the Year is an upcoming campus romance directed by Karan Johar. The film stars newcomers Siddharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt andVarun Dhawan and revolves around the lives of three friends in a prestigious school competing against each other to win the Student of the Year Trophy.
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