Karan Johar on the Journey & Future of Dharma Productions | Game Changers with Komal Nahta | Ep4

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From taking tough decisions to building one of India’s most iconic film production houses, Karan Johar gets candid about the journey of Dharma Productions. 🎬✨ In this episode of Game Changers with Komal Nahta, Karan opens up about: - The evolution of Dharma Productions through the years - The bold choices and challenges that shaped its legacy - His thoughts on the future of the company, including the conversation around 50% stakes - What lies ahead for Dharma in an ever-changing film industry This is not just about movies — it’s about vision, resilience, and the responsibility of carrying forward a legacy while preparing for the future of Indian cinema. Catch the full episode now, only on our YouTube channel. 0:00 – Promo 1:56 – Introduction 3:07 – The ₹1000 Crore Deal & Future of Dharma Productions 8:56 – When Karan Johar Almost Shut Down Dharma Productions! 12:35 – Does Big Investment Mean Bigger Pressure for Returns? 15:16 – What If This Deal Never Happened? 16:27 – Inside Asset Valuation in the Film Industry 20:18 – Karan on His Father’s Values & An Emotional Letter 💌 25:44 – How KJo Works with Dharma & External Directors | Does He Visit Film Sets? 29:45 – Komal Nahta Shares an Eye-Opening Story on Film Sensibility 33:58 – Rise of Regional Films & KJo’s Experience with Baahubali 36:27 – How Are Box Office Targets Really Set? 39:00 – Is Karan Johar a More Successful Producer or Director? 40:00 – Sticking to One Genre vs Exploring Many – KJo’s View 43:01 – How Producers Collaborate with Partner Producers 48:09 – Should Actors Take Shares Instead of Fees? KJo’s Honest Take 50:00 – KJo’s “Dukh Bhari Kahani” on Friendship with Actors 😢 54:00 – Diwali Gifts & “Leen-Deen” in Bollywood Traditions 56:00 – Are There Camps in the Film Industry? 58:15 – Funding Then vs Now – What’s Changed? 1:00:38 – Launching 14 Directors – KJo’s Big Move 1:03:01 – AI Changed Raanjhanaa’s Ending?! Who Should Decide? 1:07:51 – KJo on Corporate Bookings in Bollywood 1:11:16 – The Truth About Star Entourages 1:14:26 – Masaledar Audience Questions (by Goldiee Masale) 🌶️ 1:16:31 – Rapid Fire with Karan Johar 🔥 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with industry Game Changers. Also, Follow us on: - Twitter: [@GCofIndiac](https://x.com/GCofIndiac) - Instagram: [@gamechangersofindia](https://www.instagram.com/gamechangersofindia) --- 💻 Follow Komal Nahta on Social Media: - Facebook: [@komal.nahta](https://facebook.com/komal.nahta) - Twitter: [@komalnahta](https://twitter.com/komalnahta) - Instagram: [@komal.nahta](https://instagram.com/komal.nahta) - YouTube: [@KomalNahtaOfficial](https://www.youtube.com/@KomalNahtaOfficial) ⚡️ NOTE: All the above content is freshly created by our team. All copyrights for the above content are owned by us. #KaranJohar #DharmaProductions #GameChangersWithKomalNahta #KomalNahta #Bollywood #IndianCinema #BollywoodProducer #FilmmakersLife #BollywoodStories #CinemaOfIndia #BollywoodJourney #BehindTheScenes #FilmIndustryInsights #BollywoodBusiness #BollywoodMovies #BollywoodUpdates #MovieMagic #CinemaLovers #FilmMakersJourney #BollywoodLegend