Karan Johar Recalls Receiving Death Threats During KKHH Release; Says Shah Rukh Khan Told I’ll Take A Bullet…

In a recent candid interview, renowned filmmaker Karan Johar once again recalled a harrowing incident from the past, wherein he received death threats during the release of his iconic film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (KKHH) back in 1998.

Talking about the same, KJo also opened up on how Shah Rukh Khan offered to stand by his side even in the face of danger. During his recent candid interview, Karan Johar revisited the time when his dream of hosting KKHH's premiere at Mumbai's Liberty Theatre was almost shattered.

The Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani director also recalled how due to these threats, he was confined to a small room as a protective measure and had to skip the red carpet of the film's screening.

During the interview, Karan also spoke about his bond with Shah Rukh and how he, who was aware of his dream to see the legendary Shammi Kapoor attend the premiere, ensured that he experienced that moment. "I was sitting in this tiny room because of all the security. For whatever reason (the people who issued the death threat) didn't want us to release the film. The authorities said that please go ahead and release it," KJo recalled.

He added, "Shah Rukh knew about this dream I had so when Shammi uncle came out of his Mercedes car, Shah Rukh went inside, brought me out, and made me stand right in front of him. He said, 'Nobody will do anything to you. You watch this moment.' So I saw that moment happen and I literally had tears in my eyes because it was my dream actually realizing itself. Shah Rukh said, 'You won't go from here.' My mother got hyper, my father got hyper and they sent me back. But I will never forget how Shah Rukh brought me out. He said, 'I'll take the bullet for you, you just stand there.' That's when I realized that this is a relationship that is forever."

Karan first opened on this heartwarming incident in his biography, "The Unsuitable Boy." In his memoir, he also detailed the events that unfolded on the night of the film's premiere. After the screening, Karan and his parents took a flight to London and spent the opening weekend there, unaware of the fact that KKHH performed brilliantly at the box office.

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh and Karan Johar's bond has only grown stronger over the years. In the same interview, Johar also talked about how SRK did not charge a penny for his appearances in his films including, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Brahmastra.