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Ankit Sakhiya meets Karan Johar after Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate crosses Rs 100 Cr: "This moment holds a very special place..."

Debut director Ankit Sakhiya met filmmaker Karan Johar in Mumbai following the massive success of Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate. Johar praised Gujarati cinema and encouraged Sakhiya, calling their meeting “so lovely.”

January 26, 2026 / 14:24 IST
Ankit Sakhiya meets Karan Johar
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  • Ankit Sakhiya met Karan Johar after Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate's huge success
  • Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate is the first Gujarati film to cross Rs 100 crore
  • The film is now playing in Hindi theatres across India

Ankit Sakhiya, the director of Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate, recently met Karan Johar, one of the most important voices in Indian cinema, in Mumbai following the film's incredible success.

As the two talked about cinema, storytelling, and the increasing influence of Gujarati films, the encounter was a proud and poignant occasion for the first-time director.

Ankit expressed his gratitude following meeting the filmmaker and wrote in the caption, “Thank you, @karanjohar sir, for taking the time to meet me today. As a first-time director, this moment holds a very special place in my heart.”

He added, “Our conversation about Gujarati cinema, and the importance of having conviction as a filmmaker, truly meant a lot to me. Your kind appreciation for Gujarati films and our industry was deeply encouraging. Thank you once again — from the entire team of Laalo.”

The film and its crew were strongly validated by Karan Johar's gratitude and support, demonstrating the potency of conviction-driven storytelling that strikes a deep chord with viewers.

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Taking to the comment section, Karan commented, “So lovely meeting you.”

Reeva Rachh, Shruhad Goswami, and Karan Joshi play key roles in Ankit Sakhiya's Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahaayate, which is presented by Manifest Films and produced by Ajay Padariya and Jay Vyas. When it was released in October 2025, the movie made history by being the first Gujarati movie to earn more than Rs 100 crore at the box office.

Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate, which is currently playing in Hindi theatres around India, carries on its journey of faith, emotion, and emotional storytelling with a larger audience.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Jan 26, 2026 02:24 pm

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