Karan Johar's Dream Encounter with Hollywood Icons Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway
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Mumbai, April 7 (NationPress) Bollywood director Karan Johar experienced a surreal moment in Tokyo as he finally met Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, humorously stating that this photograph would be included in his will.
Karan took to Instagram to share a snapshot of himself with the iconic stars, who are in Japan for the promotion of their upcoming film “The Devil Wears Prada 2”. In a heartfelt confession, he revealed his admiration for the unparalleled talent of Meryl Streep.
He candidly stated, “This isn’t merely a caption; it’s a confession. I am utterly captivated and motivated by Meryl Streep’s unmatched brilliance. In many respects, she has served as my mentor in the craft of acting and character portrayal throughout cinema!”
Karan disclosed that he has viewed “The Devil Wears Prada” more than 40 times, further emphasizing his admiration.
“I have watched The Devil Wears Prada at least 47 times. I’ve quoted it at dinner gatherings, during editing sessions, and even in board meetings (no joke!). So when I say that standing next to HER and them today made me feel the ground shift, you must believe me.”
The Indian filmmaker confessed to feeling nervous during the encounter, stating, “I tried my utmost to maintain composure, but here’s another confession—my knees were SHAKING! They were incredibly warm and inviting.”
“This photograph is definitely going in my will. Stay tuned, there’s much more to come… because I had a conversation with the season’s favorites. Oh, and one last thing… that’s all! #TheDevilWearsPrada2 #MerylStreep @annehathaway.”
The Devil Wears Prada first premiered in 2006 and is adapted from the 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger. The film features Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt.
The storyline follows an aspiring journalist who secures a position at a fashion magazine but finds herself under the thumb of her demanding editor.
The sequel will depict the return of the aspiring journalist Andy to Runway as her editor navigates a transformed media landscape and Runway's role within it.