Karan Johar is exposing the cinematic origins that defined his legendary career. On Guru Purnima, the director revealed that mentors Aditya Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan forced him into the director’s chair.

The Push: Adi Chopra demanded he start directing. The Promise: SRK vowed to star in his debut.

The Result: The iconic Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was born.