In a sensational start to its eighth year, “Koffee with Karan” had Bollywood stars Siddharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan as guests, unveiling surprising revelations about their early days in the industry. Host Karan Johar dropped a bombshell, disclosing that both Varun and Sid were initially reluctant to have Alia Bhatt as part of the iconic film “Student of the Year.”
The shocking revelation unfolded as Karan shared that Siddharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan, at the beginning of their careers, expressed reservations about Alia Bhatt’s inclusion in the film. Allegedly, both actors conveyed to Karan that Alia was too young to play the lead role.
Karan Johar, known for his wit, presented the incident with a humorous touch, a narrative that Varun and Sid promptly denied during the show. It’s worth noting that Karan Johar played a pivotal role in introducing Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Siddharth Malhotra in the youth-centric drama “Student of the Year.”
Post the film’s release, Alia Bhatt soared to stardom, surpassing both Sid and Varun in terms of star status and career trajectory. The episode on “Koffee with Karan” shed light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics and the subsequent rise of Alia Bhatt as a sensation in the Bollywood industry.
