Karan Johar on ghosting Varun Dhawan after film clash on KWK episode with Janhvi Kapoor

Karan Johar on ghosting Varun Dhawan after film clash on KWK episode with Janhvi Kapoor (Image Credits JioHotstar)

Karan Johar has revisited his fallout with Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor on '

Koffee With Karan

' Season 9, sharing details of the disagreements that strained his relationships with both actors. The filmmaker revealed that he was hurt by the two and had stopped speaking to them for a period.

While Varun recalled being ghosted by Karan after a clash over film release dates, Janhvi opened up about the emotional impact of her fallout with the filmmaker and how they eventually reconciled.The conversation began when Karan brought up the disagreements, asking, “What about when I fought with both of you?” Varun responded by pointing out that he was not the only one who had experienced a breakdown in communication with the filmmaker.“Oh yeah, by the way, everyone should know this. In this room, there are two people who Karan stopped talking to,” Varun said.Karan acknowledged the incident, with Varun adding, “He just ghosted us and stopped talking.”

Why did Karan Johar stop talking to Varun Dhawan?

Varun said he had not initially realised that Karan was upset with him. “She knew you were fighting with her. I didn't know you were fighting with me,” he said, pointing towards Janhvi.Janhvi revealed that she had known Karan was upset with Varun, while the actor said he had not imagined that the filmmaker could be angry with him.

“For one week, I don't think Karan's capable of fighting with me in my head,” Varun said.Karan explained that the disagreement stemmed from a clash between the release dates of their respective films. He said he was hurt when Varun's film was scheduled to release on the same date as his own.“One minute, I was releasing a film of mine, and you came on that same date,” Karan said, questioning whether he was not entitled to feel hurt.Varun maintained that he had informed Karan about the possibility of releasing his film on that date. “But, Karan, I told you that I might have to come on that date,” he said.Karan explained that Varun had mentioned only a possibility rather than confirming the release date. With theatrical release slots becoming difficult to secure, the filmmaker said he had eventually decided to proceed with his own film.“You said 'might' but you weren't announcing a date. And I had to come, because there are no dates.

And then you came on that date, and I was quiet. I didn't reply. I didn't pick up your call. I just didn't reply to your messages,” Karan recalled.Karan Johar reveals why Varun Dhawan's message upset himKaran said the situation became more upsetting when Varun sent him a message during their disagreement.“Then what got me really upset is when you sent me a message and said, 'Stop acting like a child,'” the filmmaker recalled.Janhvi burst out laughing as Varun questioned why the message had offended Karan so much. The actor also revealed that Janhvi had told him Karan had called him a child. Varun clarified that he had actually called Karan a child.When Karan attempted to explain why the message had crossed a line, Varun compared their relationship to the one he shared with his parents, saying he could tell them if he felt they were behaving childishly.

Karan, however, drew a distinction between the two relationships.“You can say what you want to your mom and dad. You can't tell me,” he replied.Karan went on to explain that, despite their affection and friendship, Varun had crossed a boundary.“There is some kind of boundary. You can't. You were not even catching what I was trying to say,” Karan said.

Karan Johar and Janhvi Kapoor's fallout felt like a breakup

The conversation also revisited Karan's fallout with Janhvi, which followed the actress's decision to leave his talent management agency.

Both described the period as emotionally difficult.“We have behaved like it was a break-up,” Karan said, with Janhvi agreeing.Varun described the two disagreements differently, saying, “I feel yours was a real fight. Ours was a one-sided fight. But it wasn't a fight.”Janhvi admitted that the fallout had caused her considerable emotional pain. “There was a lot of pain,” she said.Karan echoed her feelings, clarifying that their differences were not simply about an argument.

“It was never a fight. There was a pain,” he said, adding, “I was hurt with both of you.”Janhvi also revealed that the period when she and Karan were not speaking had affected her physically. She said she had gained six kilograms during that time and began losing the weight after they reconciled.Varun, meanwhile, claimed that he had played a key role in bringing the two back together. “I solved your fight, by the way. I solved that fight,” he said.

How Varun Dhawan helped Karan Johar and Janhvi Kapoor reconcile

According to Varun, Karan's birthday celebration became the turning point in the strained relationship between the filmmaker and Janhvi.Janhvi revealed that she had continued sending Karan laddoos even when they were not on speaking terms. Varun said he was initially not invited to Karan's birthday celebration, but eventually secured an invitation after changing his film's release date.“I changed my release date basically. I changed it.

I have a selfless heart,” he joked.Varun said he believed that people who genuinely cared about each other should be able to put their differences aside. He was convinced that seeing Janhvi at the celebration would soften Karan's stance.“And I knew that, if Janhvi shows up and you see her, you would melt,” Varun said.Karan agreed, replying, “Of course, I would.”Varun recalled that Janhvi had been upset about the fallout for a long time and wanted to resolve their differences.

When she and Karan eventually met at the birthday celebration, the two became emotional and teary-eyed before talking things through.

Varun Dhawan recalls Karan Johar's emotional remarks

Varun also remembered some of the remarks Karan had made while he was upset with him.“You said things like: 'It is not going to be the same now. A lot of people have disappointed me. But this, Varun. this hurt. This hurt me,'” he recalled.Varun then compared Karan's behaviour to Amitabh Bachchan's character in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, saying, “You became Bachchan from K3G.”

More about Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's work slates

Varun Dhawan was seen in 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' and 'Border 2'. Janhvi Kapoor was last seen in 'Peddi' and will be seen with Tiger Shroff in 'Lag Jaa Gale'.