Khoon khaulta hai...: 'Kesari Chapter 2' producer Karan Johar slams General Dyer's great-granddaughter for her looter remark

ANI April 11, 2025 371 views

Filmmaker Karan Johar has passionately denounced Caroline Dyer's controversial remarks about Jallianwala Bagh massacre survivors, calling her comments deeply disrespectful and inhumane. His strong reaction comes ahead of the release of 'Kesari Chapter 2', a film highlighting the judicial battle against British colonial brutality. Johar's emotional statement highlights the ongoing sensitivity surrounding one of India's most tragic historical moments. The upcoming film, starring Akshay Kumar, promises to revisit this painful chapter of Indian history with unprecedented emotional depth.

"Khoon khaulta hai when I saw that video" - Karan Johar
Mumbai, April 11: Filmmaker Karan Johar strongly reacted to a recent video involving General Dyer's great-granddaughter, Caroline Dyer, during a press conference for his upcoming film 'Kesari Chapter 2.'

Key Points

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Karan Johar condemns Caroline Dyer's insensitive comments about massacre victims

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'Kesari Chapter 2' highlights historical judicial battle against British atrocities

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Akshay Kumar portrays lawyer who fought against General Dyer

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Filmmaker demands public apology for dismissive remarks

In the film, Akshay Kumar plays lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, the lawyer who fought against General Dyer and the British Empire after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

The video making the rounds on the internet shows Caroline speaking with Raj Kohli, whose great-uncle, Balwant Singh, was a survivor of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. During their interaction, Caroline shockingly referred to Balwant as a "looter."

When asked by a reporter if he had seen the clip, Karan, who did not hold back his anger, lashed out at Caroline, saying that her comment was not just insensitive but also deeply disrespectful to the victims of one of the darkest chapters in Indian history.

"To answer your question, yes, I have seen that video. Not just as an Indian or humanitarian, but as anyone with even an ounce of empathy and humanity will be angered by that video. I don't want to mince my words or be diplomatic in my answer, and I certainly won't beat around the bush when I say how ridiculous it is for her to say that! How dare she! She addressed thousands of victims as looters. They were innocent people who had gathered there for what was supposed to be an auspicious day of Baisakhi, thinking one thing was going to happen, and look what did happen," the filmmaker said.

Johar went on to say that Dyer himself had admitted that he "only stopped firing when the bullets ran out."

"And she went on to say in that interview that he loved India and all kinds of things about how he had the greatest compassion. What love can you have in your heart when your actions only speak of hate? The fact that she is in a la-la land of her own, and in some delusion -- I don't know her, nor have I met her, and I don't wish to meet her," he added.

Stating that it boils his blood when he comes across that video, Johar said, "The fact that she has even said those things makes me so angry on a humanitarian level. Khoon khaulta hai when I saw that video, knowing that she has such disdain for one of the biggest genocides in the history of our nation and the world. The fact that she was so dismissive of it makes me even angrier and makes me demand an apology even more."

Meanwhile, the trailer for 'Kesari Chapter 2' was released earlier this month, giving fans a glimpse into the emotional and powerful court battle led by Nair. The film also stars Ananya Panday as a law student and R. Madhavan as Neville McKinley.

The first part of the film, Kesari, starred Parineeti Chopra and revolved around the valor of 21 Sikh soldiers in the 1897 battle.

'Kesari Chapter 2' is set to release on April 18.

Reader Comments

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Rahul S.
Karan Johar speaking facts! It's about time someone called out this colonial mindset. That woman's comments show how little some people understand about the pain they caused. Can't wait to watch Kesari 2 and see this important story told.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate KJo's passion, I wish he'd focus more on the film than giving attention to ignorant comments. The real tribute would be making sure this movie educates people properly about our history. 🤞
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Amit K.
"Khoon khaulta hai" - perfectly sums up how every Indian feels about Jallianwala Bagh. Shame on Caroline Dyer for her remarks. Hope the film does justice to the victims' memory.
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Shreya P.
The audacity of calling victims "looters"! 😡 My great-grandfather was there that day - survived but never spoke about it. This is why we need films like Kesari 2 to keep the truth alive.
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Vikram J.
Respectfully, while the outrage is justified, I hope the film doesn't turn this into just another patriotic drama. The legal battle deserves nuanced treatment. C. Sankaran Nair was a brilliant lawyer - hope they show that properly.
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Neha T.
The trailer gave me chills! Akshay Kumar looks perfect as Nair. After reading about this controversy, I'm even more excited to watch. History needs to be remembered accurately, not whitewashed.

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