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Karan Johar shared a touching tribute to his late father, Yash Johar, on Father's Day, reminiscing about his legacy in Bollywood. He posted a black-and-white photo alongside a heartfelt message about courage and storytelling. The post garnered emotional reactions from industry friends like Farah Khan and Maheep Kapoor. Karan also celebrated his own journey as a father to twins Roohi and Yash, named in honor of his parents.

Key Points: Karan Johar Honors Father Yash Johar With Emotional Father's Day Tribute

  • Karan Johar posts nostalgic photo with late father Yash Johar
  • Reflects on his father's filmmaking legacy and life lessons
  • Farah Khan and Maheep Kapoor react with love
  • Also celebrates being a father to twins Roohi and Yash
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Thank you for giving me the courage: Karan Johar remembers Yash Johar with emotional Father's Day tribute

Karan Johar shares a heartfelt Father's Day post remembering Yash Johar, thanking him for courage and legacy in Bollywood.

"He taught me that good storytelling begins with you... and your good heart. – Karan Johar"

Mumbai, June 15

On Father's Day, filmmaker Karan Johar posted a deeply emotional social media post honouring the memory of his late father, Yash Johar.

Accompanying a nostalgic black-and-white photograph of the two, which seems to have been taken on a film set, Karan shared a heartfelt message reflecting on the values and legacy passed down to him by his father.

"He made films with soul and for the soul... and he lived life with even more," Karan wrote, adding, "He taught me that good storytelling begins with you... and your good heart. Thank you for giving me the courage to feel deeply. Thank you for giving me the courage to show these feelings on the biggest screens possible. Happy Father's Day papa, thank you... for you."

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Choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan responded with a simple but powerful "Love him," while Maheep Kapoor expressed her affection through heart emojis, reflecting the widespread admiration Yash Johar continues to command within the film fraternity.

Yash Johar, the founder of Dharma Productions, passed away in June 2004 after battling cancer, but his influence endures through Karan Johar's celebrated body of work, which includes iconic films such as 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', 'My Name Is Khan', and, more recently, 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani'.

Choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan responded with "Love him," while Maheep Kapoor expressed her affection through heart emojis.

In another post, Karan celebrated himself as being the father of his twins, Roohi and Yash.

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He shared a picture on Instagram posing with them and wrote, "Today I celebrate myself ... for completing my own half existence with the presence of my blessings Roohi and Yash... they filled a deep void and created some more space for love in my aura and heart..."

Karan Johar became a father to Yash and Roohi in February 2017 via surrogacy. He named his son Yash after his late father, a renowned filmmaker, and chose the name Roohi as an anagram of his mother's name, Hiroo.

- ANI

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Rahul P.
Such a touching tribute! Yash Johar gave us so many iconic films through Dharma Productions. Karan has truly carried forward his legacy with dignity. Wishing him strength as he remembers his father on this special day. ❤️
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Priya M.
Beautiful post! It's heartwarming to see filmy families maintaining such strong bonds. Yash Johar's values clearly live on through Karan's work. Though I must say, some of his recent films don't quite match the emotional depth of his father's era.
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Amit K.
Emotional hai yaar! As someone who lost their father young, I relate to Karan's words. The way he's named his kids after his parents shows true Indian family values. More power to him!
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Shweta R.
Made me tear up! Father-son relationships in Indian families are often complex, but this shows such pure love. Karan's twins are lucky to have a dad who understands the importance of emotional expression.
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Vikram S.
While the tribute is beautiful, I wish Karan would make more meaningful cinema like his father did. Yash Johar's films had substance beyond just glamour. That said, no one can deny the Johar family's contribution to Bollywood!
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Neha T.
The naming of his children after parents is such a desi thing to do! 😊 Shows how rooted he is despite his modern outlook. More power to single parents raising kids with such love and values.

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