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Karan Johar issues clarification on earlier comments about Homebound: ‘Will always be proud of the film’

In a recent interview, Karan Johar implied that he doesn’t know if he will be able to make a film like Homebound in future

Cinema Express Desk

Karan Johar took to social media on Friday to issue a clarification on his earlier comment about Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound where he implied that he doesn’t know if he will be able to make a film like that in future. Karan's Dharma Productions has backed the film which is inspired by a real-life story.

Taking to Instagram stories, Karan said, “I humbly request my friends and members in the media to not misconstrue or misquote my comments on our film Homebound. It was an academic chat on the business of our movies. I am and will always be exceptionally proud of Homebound. It will always shine in our repertoire of films as one of our finest and most sensitively performed and directed films.”

He added, “We are actively working towards making our film get a large audience and presence on a global stage and are thrilled with the day on day increase in domestic footfalls as well.”

In an earlier interview with Komal Nahta on his YouTube channel Game Changers, Karan spoke at length about selling 50 percent stake in Dharma Productions to billionaire Adar Poonawalla last year in a Rs 1000 crore deal. After that, the filmmaker said that he is accountable for profits as the responsibility has increased. “It is very important to be profitable; we are a commercial enterprise. I made Homebound which was worldwide critically acclaimed, but I can’t say if I’ll take such decisions in the future or not. I will feel upset, but I chose this deal for a reason – growth. Growth comes from profit, and profit comes from profitability. I will always be artistic, but it is important to be commercial as well,” he said.

Homebound stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor in pivotal roles. The film was selected as India’s official entry to Oscars last month.

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