Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Nikkhil Advani on Yash Johar's Passion for Filmmaking
Nikkhil Advani, a famous director, worked with Yash Johar, a well-known producer.
Nikkhil shared a story about making the movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
Yash Johar loved making movies so much that he approved a small budget of just Rs 3 crore.
But all that money was spent on making one song, 'Bole Chudiyan'.
Nikkhil remembered how Yash Johar was different from other producers because he didn't spend months making budgets.
He trusted Nikkhil and his team to start the film right away.
This shows how much Yash Johar cared about making great movies.
Nikkhil Advani began his career at Dharma Productions under Yash Johar.
The initial budget for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham was Rs 3 crore.
The entire budget was spent on filming the song 'Bole Chudiyan'.
Yash Johar approved the budget quickly, unlike modern producers who take months.
Nikkhil shared this anecdote to highlight Yash Johar's passion for cinema.
- Who
- Nikkhil Advani, Yash Johar
- What
- Yash Johar's passion for filmmaking and his approach to budgeting
- When
- During the production of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
- Where
- Yash Johar's office, Dharma Productions
- Why
- To share an anecdote about Yash Johar's dedication to cinema
- Director
- Nikkhil Advani
- Production House
- Dharma Productions
- Film
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
- Initial Budget
- Rs 3 crore
- Song Budget
- Entire initial budget spent on 'Bole Chudiyan'
- Producer
- Yash Johar