Filmmaker Karan Johar has praised Aditya Chopra and says it was the "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" director who taught him to love the movies.

Karan on Friday praised Chopra's directorial "Befikre", which released on Friday and says the film will be a "game changer".

"Aditya Chopra taught me to love the movies and I can't wait to absolutely love his (films). This ones going to be a rule breaker and a game changer!" Karan tweeted on Friday morning.

Shot widely in Paris, "Befikre" stars Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor. It is a progressive, fresh interpretation of love as viewed in the 21st century.

"Befikre" is a free-spirited, contemporary love story of Dharam (Ranveer) and Shyra (Vaani), who find love in an impulsive, engaging series of experiences. It's a story that celebrates being carefree in love. The film's trailer was launched at the Eiffel Tower in Paris.