Celebrity makeup artist Mickey Contractor revealed that Alia Bhatt didn't wear foundation in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'. Recalling the decision, he said Karan Johar "freaked out a...bit" and told him, "I'm making a glamorous film, what are you saying?" Mickey added, "But he went with it." Released in 2023, it marked Karan's return to direction after several years.