Karan Johar praises Shah Rukh Khan’s kids, calls Suhana Khan a 'terrific talent', reveals Aryan Khan works '20 hours a day'

Karan Johar, one of Bollywood’s top filmmakers, has worked with Shah Rukh Khan for many years. From hits like ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ to ‘My Name is Khan’, their partnership has created magic on screen. Naturally, he shares a close bond with SRK and his family, a bond that now extends to the superstar’s children, Aryan and Suhana Khan.Recently, Karan opened up about both Aryan and Suhana in a candid chat with Raj Shamani on his podcast.The filmmaker, known for launching talents in Bollywood, showered the Khan kids with heartfelt praise — and it’s clear he’s expecting big things from them.KJo reveals Aryan Khan works 20 hours a dayKaran Johar didn’t hold back when talking about Aryan Khan’s directorial skills. In fact, he called Aryan his “firstborn” and said he truly believes in the young man’s talent behind the camera.Aryan is all set to make his directorial debut with a show titled ‘Ba***ds of Bollywood’. While details about the project are still under wraps, Karan hinted that the series is something special, and Aryan’s commitment is unmatched. “20 ghante kaam karta hai. Ussey kaam se bada aur koi kaam nahi hai. Ussey jeetna hai,” Karan said. (He works 20 hours. There’s nothing bigger for him than work. He likes to win.)The filmmaker also added, “If there’s a king, there will be a prince,” making it clear that Aryan has inherited not just his father’s genes but also his work ethic and drive. According to Karan, Aryan is a private person who prefers to stay out of the spotlight — but his work will speak for itself.Suhana Khan is a ‘A terrific talent’While Aryan is making moves behind the camera, Suhana Khan is stepping into the spotlight as an actress, and Karan couldn’t be prouder. He’s watched her grow up and has been following her artistic journey closely.In the same podcast chat, Karan said he has watched Suhana’s student films and was impressed by the effort and depth she brings to each role. He believes she has something truly special.Karan described her as a “terrific talent”, and said Suhana has strong artistic depth that will soon shine through. He admitted some might think he’s biased because of his close bond with the Khan family, but stressed that his praise comes from truly believing in her acting skills and being genuinely impressed by her talent.Suhana and Aryan’s upcoming projectsOn the work front, Suhana Khan is all set to share the screen with her father Shah Rukh Khan for the first time in a film titled ‘King’, directed by Siddharth Anand. Meanwhile, Aryan Khan is set to make his directorial debut with the show ‘Ba***ds of Bollywood’.Also See: Best Hindi Movies of 2025 | Top 20 Hindi Movies of 2025| Latest Hindi Movies