Karan Johar takes a trip down memory lane with 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' cast photos

Karan Johar shared images from the sets of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, and Aishwarya Rai.

Taking to his Instagram on May 10, 2024, the 51-year-old filmmaker walked down memory lane, treating fans to a carousel of pictures from the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil sets, featuring the film's cast.

The My Name Is Khan director penned a lengthy heartfelt caption, expressing that the film would forever hold a personal significance for him.

He wrote, "Ae Dil hai Mushkil will always be personal to me…It was all my life learnings about falling in love, dealing with unrequited love and also how resilient we can be even when the heartbreak feels so final…The experience of filming ADHM was one of my best on set experiences .."

Commending Ranbir for his dedication, Karan further noted, "I got to know and understand “the Ranbir process” and deeply respect it…. He never let his homework or his hard work apparent to anyone … I got to know and love him as a person and appreciate his detachment from stardom or movie star trappings…"

"His child like portrayal of a broken hearted lover went beyond the written word…Anushka and him were such a treat to direct … they have mutual friendship and respect which transcended from personal to celluloid perfectly!."

While admiring Anushka, Karan penned, "Anushka is pure hearted and that always come through on screen..I always wanted to direct Aishwarya and she gave Saba so much dignity , poise and beauty ! Will always be immensely grateful to her for accepting to play the part instantly and with so much love and team spirit .."

"I look back at the days of filming ADHM with a big smile and a cathartic heart … the music will live on and I can take no credit from the magic and genius of Dada and Amitabh … Is film ke zikar ka zubaan pe swaad rakhna …," he concluded.