By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, Feb. 27 -- The year 2012 has kicked off on an unbelievable note for Karan Johar. After producing back-to-back blockbusters -Agneepath and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, the filmmaker has added another feather to his cap -joining a select clique of directors, who've shot within the picturesque locales of Kashmir.
Currently, Karan is canning a love song for his upcoming directorial venture, Student Of The Year within the Valley. "I always desired to shoot in Kashmir. And this time, it was an excellent opportunity after we got a love song to shoot," says Karan, whose song is being choreographed by Farah Khan.
"We were keen to capture the snow, so Farah and that i decided that shooting in Kashmir can be great." The 39-year-old filmmaker feels that movies like Rockstar have helped bring back the wonderful thing about Kashmir on celluloid. "What I'M most happy about is that (Bollywood) cinema is revisiting the sort of stunning location yet again. And i'm glad that we're also taking it a step further by presenting a special more or less beauty and energy," he says.
The filmmaker, who have been shooting at places like Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar, finds Kashmiris "extremely hospitable." "WE NOW HAVE had the most efficient experience ever (in Kashmir). Also geographically, it goes without saying, it's stupendous. It's with regards to the way you would visualise 'topography perfection,'" says Karan, whose Agneepath is currently making waves within the overseas market.
In fact, the film recently crossed the $2 million mark within the US. Karan, whose films My Name Is Khan (2010), Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (2006) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) already feature within the biggest overseas-grosser list, says, "I'VE BEEN fortunate to damage overseas records originally of my career. I'm glad that our banner (Dharma Productions) resonates well with overseas audiences. I THINK proud to be a part of movies that discover a place in archives of overseas (film) business when it comes to box office."
