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Karan Johar Says He Cried in Salman Khan’s Vanity Van Over ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ Outfit

The director shared the story in a Manyavar YouTube interview prompted by fresh attention to the song.

Overview

  • Karan Johar recalls breaking down on Salman Khan’s first day on the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai set during preparations for the sangeet song Saajanji Ghar Aaye.
  • Johar says Salman arrived in a T‑shirt and jeans for the sequence, proposing it as a new style he could carry with swagger.
  • Fearing a mismatch with the ornate set and Kajol’s intricate lehenga, Johar became emotional inside Khan’s vanity van.
  • According to Johar, Salman grew nervous on seeing him cry and agreed to wear the suit, and the team then filmed Johar’s first sangeet sequence.
  • Indian Express, News18, Hindustan Times, and Pinkvilla reported the anecdote after a Manyavar YouTube episode circulated following a viral clip of Kartik Aaryan dancing to the song.