New Delhi: In a lengthy article about punctuality, filmmaker Karan Johar called out people who are habitually late for meetings. On Monday morning, Karan posted a picture to Instagram with the word "punctuality" printed against a dark background. Despite not naming anyone, the director claimed that being on time is just "simple basic manners."
Karan wrote, "So…. The wonderful thing about Punctuality is that it doesn’t require a natural talent , a degree or even a parental or an employers sanction…. It’s NOT an art form that we inherit through generations …. It’s simple basic manners….respect for other people’s time and therefore respecting them as well…. Pure unadulterated respect…"
He continued, "Landing up 15 minutes late without a murmur of an apology or an overcompensating happy visage reeks of entitlement and defensiveness ….
Messaging “ on my way “…. Doesn’t get you off the hook either…. “On my way “…. So ??? You are meant to be … you ain’t doing me any favours honey! And you sending me this message sans details is as ambiguous as a Nolan film…"
Karan further wrote, "Then the worst! “ oh… I forgot!!!! “ why MR president ???? Running a country that keeps you so busy ??? Then the ever poplar one …” too much traffic “ …. Do you live in New Zealand??? No this is INDIA…. Check the populations status baby! We are densely populated…. So here’s what you do…… LEAVE EARLY!!!!! The very very worst one is when they don’t show up and don’t even send a message with a grovelling apology! This last sect of time offenders must me struck off your list forever …..#saynototardy"
Check out the post here:
Reacting to the post, Farah Khan Ali wrote, "Totally agree with you Karan, but please tell who is this person." A fan commented, "It’s okay we’ll find out on the next season of Koffee With Karan…" A person said, "We need to know who this person is." A comment read, "I am so curious as toh who reached late!" "Damn KJo, who pi***d you off??" asked a person. "Ooooh who’s pi***d you off Mr Johar!!! Meeeeoooww," said an Instagram user.
"Who hurt your feelings," asked a fan. "About whom do you write this sir...?" asked another person.
Actor Ronit Bose Roy, who starred in Karan Johar's 'Student Of The Year', commented on the post, "Absolutely! 👍🏼 My father taught me if you’re 15 minutes early then you’re on time and I always am."
Some users also asked if the post was hinted at Kartik Aaryan while some joked that Shah Rukh Khan, who is Karan Johar's best friend, should not see this post as he is always late.