Overview

• In an Oct. 2 conversation with ANI, Mukerji said the film made people confront their own truth, which left many uncomfortable.
• She argued that India was not ready for the subject then and described the drama as way ahead of its time.
• On release, the Karan Johar film drew backlash, divided opinion and underperformed relative to expectations for a Shah Rukh Khan starrer.
• The film is now frequently described as a cult classic.
• Coverage revisits her earlier anecdote about viewers divorcing after watching the film, which remains unverified, and notes renewed attention after Johar’s August archival posts and her recent National Award, with Mardaani 3 next and a reported reunion with Shah Rukh Khan in King.