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  • Karan Johar and Gippy Grewal announce ‘Viyaah Kartaaare Da’, hitting screens in 2026

    Karan Johar and Gippy Grewal announce ‘Viyaah Kartaaare Da’, hitting screens in 2026

    Bollywood and Punjabi cinema are set for a massive crossover. Karan Johar, in collaboration with actor-singer Gippy Grewal, has announced Viyaah Kartaaare Da, presented by Dharma Productions and Humble Motion Pictures FZCO. The film hits theaters worldwide on February 27, 2026.

  • Explained - What Do Personality Rights mean? Why celebrities like Aishwarya Rai, Karan Johar and others are fighting to protect them

    Explained - What Do Personality Rights mean? Why celebrities like Aishwarya Rai, Karan Johar and others are fighting to protect them

    What do these Personality Rights exactly mean, and why are they becoming so relevant now with actors like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karan Johar and others moving court to protect them, especially with the emergence of social media, AI, and deepfakes?

  • Karan Johar moves Delhi HC seeking protection of personality rights

    Karan Johar moves Delhi HC seeking protection of personality rights

    Filmmaker and producer Karan Johar approached the Delhi High Court on Monday, seeking legal protection for his personality and publicity rights.

  • Karan Johar compares The Summer I Turned Pretty to Student of the Year, claims ‘we were here first'

    Karan Johar compares The Summer I Turned Pretty to Student of the Year, claims ‘we were here first'

    Karan Johar playfully compared his 2012 film Student of the Year to Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty, noting both revolve around love triangles.

  • Karan Johar pens special note for Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra on Teachers’ Day: "They have taught me more than..."

    Karan Johar pens special note for Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra on Teachers’ Day: "They have taught me more than..."

    Filmmaker Karan Johar shared a heartfelt post on Teachers’ Day, recalling how Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra, whom he launched with Student of the Year in 2012, also became his teachers in many ways. Posting the film’s poster, he expressed gratitude and love for his 'students.'

  • Karan Johar and Rani Mukerji celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi together with a festive selfie, see here

    Karan Johar and Rani Mukerji celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi together with a festive selfie, see here

    Filmmaker Karan Johar and actress Rani Mukerji celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi together, posing for a festive selfie with a beautifully adorned idol of Lord Ganesha.

  • Karan Johar slams Podcasters for hosting guests who disrespect Bollywood: This needs to stop...

    Karan Johar slams Podcasters for hosting guests who disrespect Bollywood: This needs to stop...

    Karan Johar took to Instagram to slam a section of podcasters, accusing them of spreading negativity for views. Without naming names, he criticised shows that host bitter guests to target film industry veterans.

  • Karan Johar reacts as son Yash accepts being a ‘nepo baby’ but refuses to be launched

    Karan Johar reacts as son Yash accepts being a ‘nepo baby’ but refuses to be launched

    Karan Johar’s son Yash calls himself a ‘nepo baby’ but insists he doesn’t want a launch. The filmmaker shares the funny moment on Instagram.

  • Karan Johar pens emotional note for his ', first born' Aryan Khan ahead of his directorial debut, 'Ba**ds of Bollywood'

    Karan Johar pens emotional note for his ', first born' Aryan Khan ahead of his directorial debut, 'Ba**ds of Bollywood'

    Karan Johar penned an emotional note for Aryan Khan as he gears up for his directorial debut Ba**ds of Bollywood* on Netflix. Sharing a childhood photo of Aryan, Karan called him his “firstborn from the heart” and praised his sincerity and hard work. The series, featuring Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Bobby Deol, and Sahher Bambba, promises a bold, witty take on Bollywood, with its preview set to drop on August 20.

  • Karan Johar's Dharma Productions backs Telugu star Teja Sajja’s Mirai, Hindi market release on September 5

    Karan Johar's Dharma Productions backs Telugu star Teja Sajja’s Mirai, Hindi market release on September 5

    Teja Sajja, fresh from the massive success of HanuMan, returns as a mighty “Super Yodha” in Mirai, directed by Karthik Ghattamaneni. Produced by People Media Factory, this highly anticipated spectacle hits theatres worldwide on September 5th.

  • Karan Johar celebrates 19 years of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, writes, "absolute honour of having such terrific people on set with me to make a story that was bold"

    Karan Johar celebrates 19 years of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, writes, "absolute honour of having such terrific people on set with me to make a story that was bold"

    Reflecting on 19 years of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Karan Johar shared a heartfelt tribute. He posted behind-the-scenes memories and videos, celebrating the film's emotional depth and stellar cast.

  • Gauri Khan shares pic with Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Karan Johar as the trio wins National Award

    Gauri Khan shares pic with Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Karan Johar as the trio wins National Award

    Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Karan Johar’s National Award wins marked a proud milestone in their stellar careers. Adding a heartfelt note to the celebrations, Gauri Khan shared a touching tribute on Instagram praising the trio.

  • Karan Johar wishes Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji for their National Award win: "If this is not full circle, what is"

    Karan Johar wishes Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji for their National Award win: "If this is not full circle, what is"

    Filmmaker-producer Karan Johar expressed heartfelt pride as he congratulated Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji on receiving their first-ever National Awards for Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively.

  • Homebound starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa to conclude Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025

    Homebound starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa to conclude Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025

    Karan Johar’s Dharma Production film starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan will close IFFM 2025 after its Cannes premiere.

  • Karan Johar gushes over The Devil Wears Prada 2 BTS pics, says "I might need oxygen if I don’t see this film soon"

    Karan Johar gushes over The Devil Wears Prada 2 BTS pics, says "I might need oxygen if I don’t see this film soon"

    Karan Johar recently confessed his obsession with The Devil Wears Prada, calling it his “all-time favourite film” and hailing Meryl Streep as his “idol for life.”

  • Karan Johar reveals he knew Aditya and Shraddha's Ok Jaanu would fail at the box office, says, "My instinct had told me I shouldn’t do it"

    Karan Johar reveals he knew Aditya and Shraddha's Ok Jaanu would fail at the box office, says, "My instinct had told me I shouldn’t do it"

    Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar recently opened up about his decision to back the 2017 film Ok Jaanu starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor. He shared that he regrets not trusting his gut feeling regarding the film.

  • Top 5 celebrities and their unbelievable weight loss: Diet secrets and workout routines revealed

    Top 5 celebrities and their unbelievable weight loss: Diet secrets and workout routines revealed

    Weight loss is not easy. It requires intense dedication and willpower when it comes to diet and workout. Here’s a look at 5 celebrities who stunned fans by shedding several kilos under the expert guidance of their trainers and nutritionists, and how they did it.

  • Alia Bhatt, Mahesh Babu and other celebs praise Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's Saiyaara

    Alia Bhatt, Mahesh Babu and other celebs praise Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's Saiyaara

    Saiyaara is currently running in the theatres and enjoying a decent collection at the box office. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film is produced under YRF and has opened in the theatres with the positive reviews from the critics and the audience alike. However, several Indian celebrities have also loved the film and the standout performance of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.

  • Karan Johar snaps back at trolls calling him 'nepo kid ka daijaan' after he praises Saiyaara debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda

    Karan Johar snaps back at trolls calling him 'nepo kid ka daijaan' after he praises Saiyaara debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda

    Karan Johar received trolls for supporting Ahaan due to his star-kid background. The filmmaker hit back with a sharp response, defending the young actors and shutting down the negativity.

  • Karan Johar praises Metro In Dino’s song Qayde Se, calls it “best expression of love”

    Karan Johar praises Metro In Dino’s song Qayde Se, calls it “best expression of love”

    Amitabh Bhattacharya has penned the lyrics and Pritam gave the music of Metro In Dino's Qayde Se. Karan Johar has recently gushed over the song.

  • Karan Johar to consider social media detox over anxious Instagram feeds

    Karan Johar to consider social media detox over anxious Instagram feeds

    Filmmaker and talk-show host Karan Johar, often associated with glitz, glamour, and unapologetic opinions, has taken a surprising detour into vulnerability. In a recent Instagram Story shared via the platform’s “create mode,” Karan opened up about a habit that’s all too familiar doomscrolling.

  • Karan Johar opens up on Dhadak 2 delay, calls CBFC ‘compassionate’

    Karan Johar opens up on Dhadak 2 delay, calls CBFC ‘compassionate’

    Karan Johar praised the CBFC’s sensitivity as he explained the delay behind Dhadak 2, which is now set to release on August 1. He shared that the board showed compassion while reviewing the film’s intense theme of love disrupted by caste differences.

  • Karan Johar reveals the reason behind Dhadak 2's delay: "There are processes in the censor and we must follow"

    Karan Johar reveals the reason behind Dhadak 2's delay: "There are processes in the censor and we must follow"

    On Friday, Karan Johar shared that while bringing Dhadak 2 to theatres took time, the censor board was empathetic and understood the film’s core message—an intense love story between two individuals from different castes.

  • Karan Johar breaks silence on his drastic weight-loss: Log kehte hai mujhe bimaari ho gayi hai, main zinda hu, meri sehat...

    Karan Johar breaks silence on his drastic weight-loss: Log kehte hai mujhe bimaari ho gayi hai, main zinda hu, meri sehat...

    Filmmaker Karan Johar's dramatic weight loss has sparked online buzz, with speculation about drugs like Ozempic. However, Johar firmly denies such claims, attributing his transformation to discipline and lifestyle changes.

  • Karan Johar welcomes Shanaya Kapoor to Bollywood with the sweetest note ahead of Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan release

    Karan Johar welcomes Shanaya Kapoor to Bollywood with the sweetest note ahead of Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan release

    Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor, is all set to make her Bollywood debut in the upcoming film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan opposite Vikrant Massey. As she embarks on her cinematic journey, filmmaker Karan Johar warmly welcomed her to the industry, extending his heartfelt wishes and support.

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