A contentious video of a clip from a 2017 edition of Koffee With Karan with Karan Johar and Priyanka Chopra on it has appeared on social media, re-igniting some of the older tensions between these two Bollywood powerhouses. The clip has outraged fans, most of whom have condemned the filmmaker for his comment.

Karan’s Comment Evokes Backlash

In the viral video clip, Karan Johar can be heard taking a sharp dig at Priyanka Chopra’s global success. As he gears up to begin the rapid-fire round, he remarks sarcastically, “We have heard all about your Hollywood achievement. You’ve been to every red carpet, every talk show.” He then adds, “Bohot ho gayi tumhari taarif. Ho gaya tumhara global achievement. Hindi film actress ho, apni aukaat mein raho.” (Enough of your praise and global achievement. You’re a Hindi film actress, stay within your limits.)

The comment, while made in what appeared to be a lighthearted tone, hasn’t been well received by viewers. Numerous netizens have branded it as condescending and disrespectful, particularly considering Priyanka’s trailblazing achievement in Hollywood.

History of Tension Between Karan and Priyanka

This refreshed clip has directed new attention towards the age-old animosity between the two. Their rivalry started, according to reports, back in 2012 when Karan Johar tweeted a chain of cryptic messages, widely interpreted as veiled jabs at Priyanka. Neither side mentioned the precise reason back then, but it was strongly speculated that film industry politics and personal equations had something to do with it.

Subsequently during the year, Karan confessed to overreacting. In an interview with ETimes, he averred, “I took out the phone and acted like a pressure cooker. Then I realized it wasn’t worth it. As I am the elder one, I thought I should behave like a grown-up.” He further alleged to have had a lot of warm moments with the actress in the past.

Priyanka Opened Up About Industry Politics

Priyanka Chopra spoke out in 2023 on a visit to Dax Shepherd’s podcast about being “sidelined” in Bollywood. “I was being pushed to the corner. I had beef with people, I am not good at playing that game,” she explained. These disclosures lent credence to widespread speculations surrounding the difficulties that she experienced prior to relocating to Hollywood.

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Priyanka’s fans rally behind her

With the video going viral again, Priyanka’s fans have rallied around her, applauding her for staying above the fray and making a successful worldwide career. The episode serves to expose the more sinister underbelly of celebrity culture and industry jadedness.