Karan Johar's 'We Were Here First' Moment: Bollywood's Take on 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'

Karan Johar's 'We Were Here First' Moment: Bollywood's Take on 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'

Last Updated Sep - 12 - 2025, 03:52 PM | Source : Fela News

Karan Johar expressed similarities between his 2012 film Student of the Year and American Series The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Karan Johar recently shared his views on the American romantic series The Summer I Turned Pretty on Instagram for his expertise to make drama of youth. Sharing a picture of his 2012 film Student of the Year, he wrote in a funny manner, "Team Conrad or Team Jeremia? This is the team Rohan or Team Abhimanyu!

The comparison stems from the central theme of both stories a love triangle includes two male characters competing for the affection of the same girl. In The Summer I Turned Pretty, brothers Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher find themselves in this tough with Isabel “Belly” Conklin. Meanwhile, in Student of the Year, best friends Rohan and Abhimanyu compete for Shanaya Singhania's heart.

This mild comment by Johar exposes the universal attraction of such plots that resonate with the audience in various cultures. It also shows the permanent popularity of his film, which introduced the new generation of Bollywood stars.

This funny gesture towards The Summer Eye Turned Pretty' is giving rise to discussions between fans, comparing both stories and celebrating the classic attraction of love triangle in cinematic stories.

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