Overview
- Speaking at Anupama Chopra’s Dining With Stars launch, Johar said the film “blew me away” and made him question his ability as a filmmaker.
- He highlighted the restrained direction and striking background music, saying the storytelling felt seamless and unselfconscious.
- A video of his remarks from the event circulated widely on social media, renewing attention on the film’s craft.
- Released on December 5, the espionage thriller has been counted among the year’s top earners while drawing both praise and debate.
- Other figures such as Akshay Kumar and Mohit Suri have publicly commended the film as Chopra’s earlier review faced backlash and was removed from YouTube.