Karan Johar’s debut film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is remembered today as one of Bollywood’s most loved romantic dramas. However, behind the success and glamour the filmmaker’s first day on set was filled with anxiety and emotions.

Recently, Karan Johar opened up about an unforgettable moment from the sets while speaking on Manyavar’s YouTube channel. He shared how nervous he was on the first day of shooting especially because he was working with Salman Khan for the first time. Being a young and first-time director, the pressure of handling such a big star.

Recently, Karan Johar opened up about an unforgettable moment from the sets while speaking on Manyavar’s YouTube channel. He shared how nervous he was on the first day of shooting, especially because he was working with Salman Khan for the first time. Being a young and first-time director, the pressure of handling such a big star was overwhelming for him.

Karan recalled that when he entered Salman Khan’s vanity van, the actor was casually dressed in a T-shirt and jeans. Salman jokingly suggested that he could attend the wedding sequence dressed the same way adding his own swag to the scene. While the comment was made in fun it completely stressed Karan out. He started worrying about how the scene would look and whether he was capable of handling the situation.

Overcome with stress and excitement Karan Johar ended up crying inside Salman Khan’s vanity van. Seeing this Salman became nervous and immediately assured him that he would wear the suit as planned. That moment eventually led to the shooting of Karan Johar’s first ever Sangeet song sequence as a director.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, released in 1998, went on to become a massive success and a cultural phenomenon. The film is still loved for its iconic songs, memorable dialogues and the magical chemistry between Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Over the years it has achieved cult status and continues to hold a special place in the hearts of audiences.

This story shows that even some of Bollywood’s biggest filmmakers once started with fear, self-doubt and emotional moments making their journey all the more inspiring.