It’s no secret that Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar had a major fallout in 2021 during the production of Dostana 2. Kartik, who was cast alongside Janhvi Kapoor, was unexpectedly dropped from the film after the shoot had already begun. Rumors circulated that Kartik’s “unprofessional behavior” led to the rift, causing a wave of controversy across Bollywood. The fallout between the actor and the filmmaker became one of the most talked-about events in the industry.
In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Karan Johar opened up about his patch-up with Kartik Aaryan. “We internally discussed it, worked it out, and we let bygones be bygones,” Johar said, calling Kartik a hardworking star with great instincts for screenplays. He further explained, “It’s a tiny industry, like a family. Sometimes we have complaints, but good people want to make good films and collaborate on meaningful content.” This confirmation came after the duo announced two new projects together—Tu Meri Main Tera and Nagzilla.
Kartik Aaryan has always maintained a calm stance about the fallout with Karan Johar. On his 33rd birthday in 2023, KJo took to Instagram to announce a new film with Kartik, officially marking the end of their feud. Later, in an interview with Lallantop, Kartik said, “I was silent when the news came out and I choose to stay silent even now. I focus 100% on my work and stay away from unnecessary controversies.” With both stars moving past the Dostana 2 controversy, fans can now look forward to their exciting upcoming collaborations.
