Filmmaker Karan Johar said that he wants to thank Aditya Chopra as it was the latter who made him realise his potential as a filmmaker. Johar also said that he has learned a lot from Shah Rukh Khan, who he claimed is one of the most emotionally intelligent men he has ever met. On her part, newbie Alia Bhatt, who makes her acting debut in 'Student Of The Year', said that she is open to criticism as well as praise for her performance.