Karan Johar is among the most popular filmmakers in Bollywood.
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News1809-02-2026, 20:17

Karan Johar: We Brought Sangeet to All Communities, It Used to Be Punjabi

  • Karan Johar, Aditya Chopra, and Sooraj Barjatya are credited with popularizing sangeet ceremonies across all communities.
  • Johar noted that sangeet was traditionally specific to the Punjabi community before Bollywood's influence.
  • He discussed how Bollywood films, from the 60s to the 90s, significantly impacted Indian fashion and pop culture.
  • Johar highlighted iconic fashion moments, including Mumtaz's dress in Zindagi Ittefaq Hai and Bhagyashree's outfit in Maine Pyar Kiya.
  • He also mentioned designer Manish Malhotra's role in bringing wearable fashion to cinema, influencing films like Rangeela and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

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