'I feel I’ll be fired when he calls’: Karan Johar says Rani Mukerji’s husband still scares him at 53. Recalls lying to Rishi Kapoor to attend their wedding

Rani Mukerji is currently in the spotlight as she gears up for the release of Mardaani 3. The recently released trailer has sparked excitement among fans, once again placing the actor at the centre of conversations. Amid the buzz around the film, Rani was seen in a candid conversation with filmmaker Karan Johar, where the discussion moved beyond movies and into more personal territory. The chat took place at Yash Raj Studios, a location deeply connected to Rani’s personal and professional life.

While speaking about her journey, Karan expressed interest in talking about Rani as a person rather than just an actor. This naturally led to a conversation about her husband, filmmaker and Yash Raj Films chairman Aditya Chopra, famously known for keeping a very low public profile.

Karan Johar opens up about Rani and Aditya's wedding

Karan jokingly described Aditya as Bollywood’s “invisible man,” pointing out how little he is seen or heard despite being one of the industry’s most powerful figures. According to Karan, Aditya is extremely protective of his privacy and avoids situations where media attention could follow. He recalled being told by Aditya that even visiting friends’ homes felt risky because of the possibility of the press showing up. Karan said this intense focus on privacy has always made him slightly nervous around Aditya.



The filmmaker then shared an anecdote from the time of Rani and Aditya’s wedding, which was held in complete secrecy in Italy. Karan revealed that only 18 people were invited, and he was clearly warned that any information leaked to the media would be blamed on him. He admitted that the pressure was enormous, especially since his film 2 States was releasing around the same time, and his sudden travel raised eyebrows.

Things became even more stressful during his journey to Italy. Karan recalled that he told people he was flying to Manchester to avoid suspicion. However, his plan almost fell apart when he unexpectedly ran into legendary Rishi Kapoor at the airport lounge. Rishi Kapoor questioned him about his travel plans, and Karan admitted he was “lying through his teeth” until an airline announcement revealed his Italy-bound flight. He said Rishi Kapoor quickly caught on and questioned him about the lie, leaving him extremely anxious.

Despite the incident happening years ago, Karan said Aditya Chopra still has the ability to intimidate him. He joked that whenever Aditya calls and addresses him by his full name, his first thought is that he is about to be fired. At 53, Karan admitted he still gets nervous around the producer, adding that Aditya only uses that tone when he wants to reprimand someone.

For the unversed, Aditya Chopra took over Yash Raj Films in 2012 after the passing of his father, Yash Chopra, and has since built the studio into one of India’s biggest production houses. While he stays away from the limelight, stories like these offer rare glimpses into his personality.

On the other hand, Mardaani 3 is all set to hit the theatres on January 30.