Jhalak: This is what K Jo has to say about Madhuri's absence

"I hope people are not bored seeing me. I love Madhuri Dixit (one of the judges earlier) and I miss her. I have always looked upto Madhuri as a movie star and a great actress. I grew to love her as a friend. We had developed a strong relationship," Karan told PTI. "Ram (Madhuri's husband) and Madhuri are very special people. I feel very attached to Madhuri," he said.

The 44-year-old filmmaker feels happy as well as sad to be back on dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. "I come on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa with lot of happiness as I love the show very much. But sometimes I come with a heavy heart as I miss Madhuri very much," he added.

Last season it was Shahid Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit. This time actress Jacqueline Fernandez have been roped in as judges instead of the Udta Punjab actor. "Every experience is new. I loved judging with Shahid as he is vibrant, young and there is enthusiasm in him. I am having great time with Jacqueline she is out there," Karan said.

"She just gets up and dances, screams and all that she is voicing all our inner thoughts. She is replicating that on a platter. We are trying to replicate that energy. We are loving," he added.

• Jhalak Dikhla Jaa
• Karan Johar
• Madhuri Dixit