Karan Johar is one of the most successful filmmakers in Bollywood. He has directed some of the biggest blockbusters of all time, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and My Name Is Khan. However, even the most successful filmmakers have had their share of flops. Here is a look at 10 of Karan Johar’s biggest box office disasters or Karan Johar’s 10 Flop Films:
Bombay Talkies (1999)
This anthology film was Johar’s directorial debut. It was a critical success, but it was a commercial failure, grossing only ₹13.5 million at the box office.
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
This film was a star-studded affair, with Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor in the lead roles. However, it was a critical and commercial disappointment, grossing only ₹91.5 million at the box office.
Aag (2007)
This action thriller was Johar’s first film to be a complete flop. It starred Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles, but it failed to connect with audiences, grossing only ₹25.2 million at the box office.
Dostana (2008)
This romantic comedy was a critical and commercial success, but it was Johar’s first film to be a financial disappointment. It grossed only ₹67.5 million at the box office, which was considered a flop at the time.
We Are Family (2010)
This family drama was a critical and commercial disappointment, grossing only ₹40.5 million at the box office. It starred Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, and Karisma Kapoor in the lead roles.
Student of the Year (2012)
This coming-of-age film was a commercial success, grossing ₹95.8 million at the box office. However, it was a critical disappointment, with many critics calling it a shallow and formulaic film.
Gippi (2013)
This coming-of-age film was a critical and commercial disappointment, grossing only ₹22.5 million at the box office. It starred Alia Bhatt in the lead role.
Bombay Velvet (2015)
This period drama was a critical and commercial disaster, grossing only ₹20.5 million at the box office. It starred Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles.
Kapoor & Sons (2016)
This family drama was a critical and commercial success, grossing ₹139.5 million at the box office. However, it was Johar’s first film to be a financial disappointment since Dostana.
Takht (2023)
This historical drama is yet to be released, but it is already being considered a flop. It has been delayed multiple times, and it is now facing stiff competition from other big-budget historical dramas, such as Padmavati and Bajirao Mastani.
It is important to note that these are just Johar’s 10 biggest box office flops. He has also had a number of other films that were not as successful as his biggest hits. However, these 10 films represent some of his biggest disappointments.
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Despite his flops, Karan Johar remains one of the most successful filmmakers in Bollywood. He has a strong track record of making commercial hits, and he is one of the most respected filmmakers in the industry. However, his flops show that even the best filmmakers can have their failures.