Karan Johar: I can dedicate my entire childhood to Lata Mangeshkar, Sridevi
Karan Johar took a break from directing and blockbusters to sit down with tennis star Sania Mirza on her new podcast, Serving It Up with Sania. The chat was full of laughter, emotion and a few candid memories that will feel fresh to fans of Bollywood and Indian music.
During the episode – which should hit YouTube and major audio platforms shortly – Johar talked openly about the two women who shaped him growing up: the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and the fearless actress Sridevi. “My whole childhood was about two voices – Lata ji’s singing and Sridevi’s film work,” he said, nodding with a smile. Both icons are now gone – Sridevi died in 2018 after an accidental drowning, and Lata Mangeshkar passed in 2022 after COVID‑19 complications.
Johar also shared his love for food, explaining that eating well is a “lifestyle choice” rather than a strict diet. He mentioned a scene from Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do where the character cries while eating cake, noting how it struck a chord with him personally.
The conversation jumped from personal anecdotes to broader themes like language and identity. Sania recalled that Shah Rukh Khan once mentioned how surprised he was to see South‑Bombay people actually write in Hindi, countering the popular myth that they don’t use the language.
Fans will get a side of Johar rarely seen on screen – raw, nostalgic, and genuinely relatable. The episode not only pays tribute to iconic figures in Hindi cinema and music but also showcases the influencer’s genuine smile and wit. Watch or listen on Serving It Up to catch all the behind‑the‑scenes moments.
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