Ace filmmaker Karan Johar is known to make style statements. Be it his funky dresses, expensive shoes, watches, or glasses, KJo loves to shop from international brands and often flaunts it on social media. And, recently the director stated as per his standard and reputation he can’t be wearing glasses under Rs. 1 lakh. Yes, you read that right! Karan shared a video of him where he is seen asking Peyush Bansal, CEO of Lenskart to charge 90,000 for glasses which is worth only Rs. 999.
The filmmaker posted this funny video on his Instagram stories and wrote, “Been trying to reach you Peyush Bansal. Please take my call…” The clip opened with Karan sitting outside a cafe and calling Peyush, who could be seen sleeping at his home in India. As Peyush picked up the call, Karan said he has seen some amazing glasses on his company's website and loves to buy one pair. ALSO READ: Karan Johar Talks About Malaika Arora's Sex Life, Asks If She Is Into Toys; Filmmaker Recalls, ‘I Tried Role-Play Once, Wanted To Be Singham’
He told him he loved the glasses that are priced at ‘999’ and enquired Peyush to confirm that the figure is in dollars. The Shark Tank India’s judge informed him it is not in dollars but in rupees. Hearing this, KJo said, “I can't be seen wearing glasses under 1 lakh.” The filmmaker then asked Peyush to charge him 90,000 for the glasses and later brought the price down to 80,000 to convince him.
Peyush not only refused his offer, but he also cut the call saying to buy from some other expensive brand. Many netizens called it a smart promotional strategy of Karan and Peyush. Some fans even expressed their wish to act as middlemen to take the extra money.