Karan Johar
KJo’s films have the unmistakable stamp of Punjabi culture -- from the loud characters to the pomp and the bhangra numbers. Who can forget Mahi Ve from Kal Ho Na or Say shaava shaava from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.



In K3G, Kajol’s character Anjali was this typical loud-mouthed Punjabi girl from Chandni Chowk. The actress had stated about how she took help from unit members to memorise the lines in Punjabi. It also had an emotional sequence where Jaya Bachchan explains to Kajol the significance of the karva chauth tradition of sargi. Also, the surnames in all KJo’s films are Malhotra, Raichand, Khanna, to name a few. Words like tusi, soniyo, beeji, ainvayi, etc are frequently used. No wonder KJo’s films are huge hits overseas where people look to reconnect with their roots.