Karan Johar Reflects on The Devil Wears Prada Sequel's Nostalgia and Relevance

Karan Johar's Take on The Devil Wears Prada Sequel

Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar, an ardent admirer of Meryl Streep, has shared his thoughts on the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. He expressed that while the original film holds a special place in his heart, the new installment resonates with contemporary issues, particularly the decline of print journalism amidst the rise of digital media. Karan attended a screening of the sequel to the beloved 2006 film featuring Anne Hathaway and Streep, and he shared a promotional poster for the film, emphasizing the power of nostalgia.

Karan Johar's Enthusiastic Review

On Instagram, he remarked, “Nostalgia is powerful…. It keeps the present hopeful … my memory of watching #devilwearsprada is embedded in my heart… I walked out more in love with Meryl Streep (if that was possible) and understanding the pursuits of Miranda Priestly... even though she was a tough leader, even though she was aesthetically judgmental and raising an eyebrow elitist to a fault.”

Karan expressed his appreciation for Miranda Priestly's relentless pursuit of excellence. He reflected on how he would feel revisiting characters like Andy, Nigel, Emily, and Miranda, stating, “Let me not compare the two films as the first has a massive heads up of cumulative nostalgia….”

Regarding the sequel, he noted, “This film speaks of our times, the (sadly) emerging irrelevance of serious journalism.” He concluded his thoughts on the characters by saying, “Miranda is more vulnerable, Andy is more hopeful… Nigel is more amiable, and Emily is just wonderful! I ate my popcorn and sat back on my red hot seat and went back to my 33-year-old self who believed that visions can’t be replaced by vendors!!! That’s all…”

Details on The Devil Wears Prada 2

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reprise their roles as Miranda Priestly and Andrea Sachs in this sequel. After two decades, these iconic characters return with renewed vigor, fresh challenges, and of course, evolved fashion. The original 2006 comedy-drama, directed by David Frankel, follows Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), a young journalist who secures a position at a prestigious fashion magazine, only to find her life and wardrobe turned upside down by the formidable editor Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). The film received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical and earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role. The Devil Wears Prada 2 was released in theaters worldwide on May 1.