Mumbai: Filmmaker Karan Johar marked Guru Purnima by expressing gratitude towards the people who played a pivotal role in shaping his journey in the film industry. He shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, recalling two life-changing conversations with Aditya Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan that gave him the confidence to pursue filmmaking. The ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ filmmaker further shared how Shah Rukh Khan played a crucial role in encouraging him during his early days. Recalling their conversation on a hilltop in Switzerland, Karan said Shah Rukh assured him that he would act in his first film. Their celebrated collaborations include Johar’s directorial ventures such as “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998), “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…” (2001), “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006), and “My Name Is Khan” (2010).