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Karan Johar Calls 'Devil Wears Prada 2' a Reflection of Our Digital Times

Filmmaker Karan Johar has shared his thoughts on the sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada', calling it a reflection of contemporary times. He noted the film's exploration of the decline of print journalism and the rise of digital culture. Johar expressed nostalgia for the original 2006 film, which starred Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. He praised the character development in the sequel, finding Miranda Priestly more vulnerable and Andy more hopeful.

Key Points: Karan Johar on 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Sequel

  • Karan Johar attended screening of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' sequel
  • He reflected on nostalgia for the 2006 original
  • Sequel addresses fading print journalism and digital culture
  • He praised Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly character
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Karan Johar on 'The Devil Wears Prada 2': This sequel speaks of our times

Karan Johar reviews 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', praising its take on print journalism's decline and digital culture. He shares his nostalgia for the original.

"This sequel speaks of our times, the (sadly) emerging irrelevance of serious journalism... The digital overdrive Mania that is eating into the beauty of print - Karan Johar"

Mumbai, May 2

Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is a Meryl Streep super fan, has talked about the sequel of "The Devil Wears Prada" and reflected how the first installment is steeped in personal nostalgia, while the follow-up resonates deeply with reality as it touches upon the fading charm of print journalism and the overwhelming surge of digital culture.

Karan, who went to the screening of the sequel to the 2006 film starring Anne Hathaway and Streep, shared a poster for the second installment and noted how nostalgia is powerful.

He wrote on Instagram: "Nostalgia is powerful.... It keeps the present hopeful ... my memory of watching #devilwearsprada is embedded in my heart... I walked out more in love with Meryl Streep ( if that was possible) and understanding the pursuits of Miranda Priestly... even though she was a tough leader, even though she was aesthetically judgmental and raising an eyebrow elitist to a fault."

Karan said he understood Miranda Priestly's pursuit of excellence and perfection.

"I wondered how I would feel revisiting Andy, Nigel, Emily and Miranda.... Right at the top, let me not compare the two films as the first has a massive heads up of cumulative nostalgia...."

Talking about part 2, he wrote: "This sequel speaks of our times, the ( sadly) emerging irrelevance of serous journalism (sic)... The digital overdrive Mania that is eating into the beauty of print... the powerlessness of the artistically powerful forces at the hands of corporations... the need for consolidations over ideations... all that in a Comedy? Yes... That's the solid strength of Part 2 it makes u think of the travesty of our times."

Speaking about the characters, he concluded: "Miranda is more vulnerable, Andy is more hopeful... Nigel is more amiable, and Emily is just wonderful! I ate my popcorn and sat back on my red hot seat and went back to my 33-year-old self who believed that visions can't be replaced by vendors!!! That's all..."

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Rahul R
Honestly, I'm curious if Bollywood will ever get a film like The Devil Wears Prada that tackles these themes so brilliantly. Karan's right about the 'digital overdrive mania' - it's eating into everything, even our attention spans. But comparing the two films feels unfair; the first one is iconic for a reason!
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James A
Wow, Karan's ability to connect a Hollywood sequel to the struggles of journalism and corporations is impressive. It's a global issue - print media is fading everywhere, even in India where we have such a rich history of newspapers. Hope the sequel does justice to Miranda's complexity!
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Siddhartha F
Karan Johar's nostalgia is relatable, but I wish he'd also acknowledge how the first film had its flaws - like the unrealistic glamour. That said, his point about 'powerlessness of artistic forces at the hands of corporations' is deep. In India, we see this with streaming platforms taking over Bollywood too. Arre yaar, it's complicated.
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Anjali F
Loved his reflection on the sequel! The first movie was a style bible for us millennials, but honestly, the second one hitting on print journalism's decline hits hard as a journalist in India. It's true - digital is king now, but print still has soul. Can't wait to watch! 🎬✨
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Michael C
Karan's perspective is interesting, but I think he's overthinking it. The new movie should be judged on its own, not just as a nostalgia trip. Still, his admiration for Meryl Streep is legendary - who doesn't love her? The corporate

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