Karan Johar pays heartfelt tribute to late father Yash Johar on his birth anniversary today

Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar took to social media today to share touching memories of his late father, Yash Johar, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The director posted a series of nostalgic photos, along with an emotional note expressing his enduring love and gratitude for his father.

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In his heartfelt tribute, Karan reminisced about precious family moments and how deeply his father continues to influence his life. "Stole a few moments of nostalgia to share here today, marking my papa’s birthday," he wrote. The series of photos captures meaningful milestones, from family hugs to special moments on stage.

One of the photos shows a young Karan leaning on his mother, Hiroo Johar, while his father, Yash Johar, lovingly wraps his arms around them. Karan’s message reflected his immense admiration for his father's legacy, as he wrote, "Miss you every day, papa, thank you for being the brightest guiding light for me."

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Karan Johar, known for his successful career in Bollywood, is set to co-host the 24th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) in 2024, alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Vicky Kaushal. His latest directorial project was the 2023 hit "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani."