Impressing Karan Johar is never an easy task; the ace director is known for his keen eye for detail especially because he never settles for anything less than perfect.

But beneath this tough task master exterior, Karan has a gentle side which he tends to hold back. This was quite evident in a recent shoot of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Colors and BBC).

Being a family special episode, the contestants were seen performing with their respective kins.

Karan was seen bonding with the contestants’ family especially the kids who were a part of the performances.

Shared a source, “Karan never misses a chance to spend time with fellow judge Ganesh Hegde’s sons Giaan and Hriyya whenever they accompany daddy dearest on the sets for a shoot. And during the family special, in between shots, Karan also spent a lot of time playing with contestant Salman Yusuff Khan’s one year old Hamdaan and Arjun Bijlani’s son Ayaan. It was a really cute moment.”

So enamoured was Karan by Arjun’s little one that after Arjun’s performance ended, Karan even rushed on stage to give a kiss to mini Bijlani….awww!