'No friction with Priyanka Chopra' says Karan Johar [HT report]

Updated on May 26, 2012  |  01:21 AM IST |  8.5M

It's karan's birthday today and he is turning 40. Karan spoke about rumors recently to . Here's what he had to say:

“First of all, who said PC wasn’t invited? I never commented. She has always been on this (guest list). I have had a very warm and wonderful professional equation with Priyanka. She is very much on the list,” says the filmmaker, clarifying that PC got the invite “quite late”.

So what was all the buzz on twitter lately?

“When you turn 40, the first sign of hitting that age bracket is gaining maturity and ironing out issues in your life. I have realised that it’s the only way to live life,”

“We have worked together in Dostana (2008) and Agneepath (2012), two standing pieces that have done very well for us. So, there’s no reason why anything should change now or in the future,” he adds.

He then talks about his bday at the Taj hotel:
“I always wanted to host such a bash. For me, there has never been any huge celebration like a wedding or something where you have all your loved ones and friends under one roof,” he chuckles, adding he has no idea what party planner and designer Manish Malhotra has done for the party. “I am just waiting to be surprised,” he laughs.

What about the Khan war was the next question. (Sallu and srk)

“I have invited everyone with a lot of love and respect and I am sure people will come with the same emotions,” says Karan, whose friends from places like London, New York, Dubai and New Delhi have flown in to be part of the bash. “It will be a room full of love,” he says.

After the short interview there was a rapid fire round.

Rapid fire
RGV not invited: I don’t know Ramu personally. He has never been a friend or a professional associate.
Launching Student of The Year stars at the do: They will be there. But it’s a platform for nothing else but my birthday.
Marriage plans: I’m married to work, so my profession is my partner.
His party being the talk of the town: It feels like a Friday release! I hope ki acchi opening lag jaye.
On maturity: In terms of maturity, I am 80, but my spirit is that of a 20-year-old boy.

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