Karan Johar’s Nostalgic Take: ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Reminds Him of ‘Student Of The Year’
Did someone say love triangle? Filmmaker Karan Johar recently made a playful comparison between the popular Prime series ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ and his own directorial debut, ‘Student of the Year’. He lightheartedly pointed out the similarities in the fan reactions, triggering a wave of nostalgia for the Team Varun vs. Team Sidharth days.
Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Johar Recalls Team Varun vs. Team Sidharth Frenzy
Johar drew a charming parallel between the divided fanbases of the two teen romances. He recalled how Indian audiences were passionately split between Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra’s characters after the release of ‘Student of the Year’ in 2012, much like how fans of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ rally behind either Conrad or Jeremiah.
A Touch of Humor and a Trip Down Memory Lane
The comparison, delivered with Johar’s characteristic wit, sparked a flurry of online discussions, with fans reminiscing about the ‘Student of the Year’ craze. It’s a sweet reminder of how certain narratives, regardless of their origin, have the power to evoke similar reactions and create lasting memories.
