Mumbai, May 12 -- It's been nearly seven years since Bollywood star Anushka Sharma graced the big screen, yet the actress continues to remain a fan favourite. Whether it's her appearances at events, her time with husband Virat Kohli, or glimpses into her personal life, Anushka is always in the headlines. Even past stories involving the actress regularly resurface online, sparking conversations among fans.

One such controversy that has made a comeback online is filmmaker Karan Johar's old admission about trying to derail Anushka's career before it even began. During a candid conversation at the 18th MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in 2016, KJo admitted that he once asked producer Aditya Chopra not to sign Anushka Sharma for her debut film Rab N...