Hello Karan, it’s Amitabh...

Now that Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkar Raj starring the Bachchans (Amitabh, Abhishek and Aishwarya) is due for release, Bachchan Sr is going all out to protect his close friend and director.

It is learnt that Karan Johar, who hosted the Zee Cine awards in London, along with Sajid Khan was especially told by Big B not to ridicule Ramu.

In the past, award ceremonies have been noted to poke fun at Ramu and his disaster Aag.

Informs a source, “When Karan was enroute to London, Bachchan called him and requested him not to take potshots at his family and friends, especially Ramu — who has been at the receiving end at most award events.

For instance, during the Filmfare awards, hosts Saif Ali Khan and Shah Rukh Khan had even given Aag’s Na-Real award to Ramesh Sippy for being the bravest person to have sat through Aag!

Due to Big B’s request, certain jokes and one-liners on Ramu and Aag were dropped from Sajid and Karan’s script at the last moment.

It was tough for Karan to keep a balance between the script and please Bachchan whose son, Abhishek is working in his home production, Dostana.”

When asked if he had called up Karan to to protect Ramu, Bachchan says tersely, “No. I have not.” Karan remained unavailable for comment.