Karan Johar has opened up about enacting Kareena Kapoor Khan’s role in Sometimes there is happiness and sometimes there is sorrow. as he took a trip down memory lane.
The filmmaker, who made waves with the 2001 film, recalled why he was so convinced about casting the The sacrifice actress in the iconic role of Poo after running into her at a party.
During Kareena and Saif Ali Khan’s appearance on his chat show Koffee With Karan, he spoke at length about how Poo resonated with him in real life, calling her his ‘alter ego’.
He said, “She was throwing attitude for no reason. She was 17. I looked at her, and I was like, ‘This is it. I want Kareena to be in this movie.’”
Kareena then revisited the filming experience, recalling how Karan demonstrated the character’s mannerisms and influenced her portrayal.
She noted, “Karan used to do (enact) everything, and I just copied him in every shot and followed him to a T.”
In addition, Karan recalled how Shah Rukh Khan reacted to his demonstrations.
“At one point, Shah Rukh tapped me and said, ‘Tu usko karne dega? (Will you let her do it?)’” he added.
He also revealed that Shah Rukh initially doubted whether audiences would find Poo’s character funny.
“He later told me, ‘Only you and Bebo (Kareena) are finding this funny.’ Way back in 2001, this kind of high-camp, Gen Z girl saying these strange, bizarre lines (wasn’t common).”
However, despite the initial scepticism surrounding the character, Karan remained convinced about his decision, while Kareena considered the iconic rating scene one of the best performances of her career.
Sometimes there is happiness and sometimes there is sorrow. went on to become a blockbuster, with Kareena’s portrayal of Poo becoming one of the film’s most memorable highlights.