India, July 29 -- Filmmaker Karan Johar returned to direction after a seven-year hiatus with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, which turned out to be a major commercial success in 2023. As the film completed two years, Karan reflected on its legacy in a recent interview with The Times of India, revealing whether he believes it ranks alongside his previous directorial works. He also addressed the chatter around Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi's kiss in the film.

On whether Rocky Aur Rani is on par with his earlier films, Karan said, "It is right up there with My Name Is Khan and, of course, my first directorial Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which remains special as it brought a smile to my father's (the eminent producer Yash Johar) face. Our production ...