Karan Johar on Shah Rukh Khan: ‘He never liked love stories but preferred action movies’

During a podcast, Karan Johar revealed that Shah Rukh Khan initially disliked love stories and preferred action films. However, he accepted the success of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ gracefully. Similarly, Aditya Chopra convinced Shah Rukh to do ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ by emphasizing the special quality of his eyes. Karan Johar complimented Shah Rukh’s eyes, stating that they had the power to captivate and move the audience, making him the quintessential romantic hero. The two have collaborated on several successful films over the years.