Did Karan Johar Had a Crush on Anushka Sharma While Filming Ae Dil Hai Mushkil? Details Inside

Anushka Sharma, collaborated with Karan Johar. in 2016, for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, directed and produced by Karan, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. While many are familiar with the strong bond between Karan and Anushka, fewer know that the filmmaker had a crush on the actress during the shoot of the romantic drama.

In an old clip from Koffee With Karan Season 8, Episode 5, Anushka Sharma joined Katrina Kaif for a candid chat with Karan Johar. During the conversation, Karan admitted he had a crush on Anushka while filming Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Karan said " You could have a crush like I had a crush on you. It’s been so long."

Hearing this revelation, Anushka Sharma, star of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, was stunned, while Katrina Kaif reacted in shock, admitting she had no idea. Anushka then confirmed, saying "Did you just say you had a crush on me?” 

Karan Johar replied:

Ya, right throughout the making of this film”

- Karan Johar

However, Anushka Sharma felt flattered and continued to express

I am feeling really flattered, I must tell you because if I can do THAT..

- Anushka Sharma

On the work front, Anushka Sharma is awaiting the release of her film Chakda Xpress. Meanwhile, Karan Johar is co-producing Jigra with Alia Bhatt and is also gearing up to direct a big-budget web series for Netflix.