Karan Johar: News

21 Nov 2024

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Madhavan to play a 40-year-old virgin in upcoming Netflix film

R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh have started shooting for their first-ever collaboration, a love story tentatively titled Tharki.

20 Nov 2024

Aryan Khan

'It's great...': Kangana lauds Aryan for choosing filmmaking over acting

Kangana Ranaut, who is known for her outspoken views, has publicly praised Aryan Khan for his decision to enter the world of filmmaking.

15 Nov 2024

Adar Poonawalla

KJo felt 'traumatized' during Dharma deal meetings with Adar Poonawalla

Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar recently opened up about selling a major stake in his company, Dharma Productions, to Serum Institute's CEO Adar Poonawalla.

15 Nov 2024

Delhi

Karan Johar turns heads with ₹1.56L Schiaparelli brooch

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar is known for his flamboyant style and love for high-end fashion.

08 Nov 2024

Bollywood Films

On 'Chand Mera...' announcement day, Lakshya landed at police station

Bollywood actor Lakshya, known for his role in Kill, landed at a police station on Thursday.

07 Nov 2024

Ananya Panday

'Chand Mera Dil': Karan Johar announces next with Ananya Panday-Lakshya

Karan Johar has officially announced his next film!

03 Nov 2024

Manish Malhotra

'Fabulous Lives...': Riddhima's apology to Shalini was edited out—here's why

In a recent revelation, filmmaker Karan Johar revealed that an apology scene featuring Riddhima Kapoor Sahni was edited out from the Netflix show Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives.

02 Nov 2024

Shah Rukh Khan

The Academy celebrates SRK's 'K3G' entry scene on his birthday

The Academy, home to the prestigious Oscars, recently paid tribute to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan by sharing his iconic entry scene from the 2001 film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...

30 Oct 2024

Box Office

'Jigra' is on its last leg; earns ₹31.47cr after Day-19

The Hindi film Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala and headlined by Alia Bhatt, is in its last week at the box office. This Friday, the screens allotted to the Dharma Productions title will get drastically reduced with the release of Diwali biggies.

28 Oct 2024

Adar Poonawalla

Shockingly bad business forced Karan Johar to sell Dharma stake

Earlier this month, Adar Poonawalla picked up a 50% stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions for ₹1,000cr. The move had fueled speculation about the financial health of one of India's most influential production houses.

28 Oct 2024

Dharma Productions

Why SRK signed 'Kal Ho Naa...' without reading full script

In a recent interview, Nikkhil Advani, the director of the iconic Bollywood film Kal Ho Naa Ho, revealed superstar Shah Rukh Khan didn't read the full script before signing on for the project.

24 Oct 2024

Arshad Warsi

'Munna Bhai 3' is happening; Vidhu Vinod Chopra to direct

The third installment of the beloved Munna Bhai franchise is reportedly in the works, with producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra expected to take on the directorial role.

24 Oct 2024

Dimple Kapadia

KJo stars as 'Basanti' in Twinkle Khanna's 'Go Noni Go'

The star-studded premiere of Go Noni Go at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024 was graced by Akshay Kumar, his wife Twinkle Khanna, and mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia.

24 Oct 2024

Aditya Chopra

'They have this ego': Dharma, YRF accused of underpaying actors

Actor Vikram Kapadia, who has appeared in films like Yodha and Kapoor & Sons, and web series such as The Night Manager and Made in Heaven, recently raised his voice against the payment practices of two leading Bollywood production houses.

23 Oct 2024

Web Series

Karan Johar's debut web series titled 'Jet Set Go'

Filmmaker Karan Johar is gearing up for his first-ever web series as a showrunner-creator, as was reported last month.

22 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Jigra' director Vasan Bala responds to Divya Khossla's plagiarism allegations

Alia Bhatt's latest film Jigra has been marred by accusations from actor-producer Divya Khossla Kumar.

22 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

Alia's 'Jigra' continues to underperform; earns ₹27.8cr in 11 days

The latest Bollywood release, Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt, continues to struggle at the box office. On its second Monday in theaters, the film managed to collect a mere ₹60 lakh. This has brought its total earnings to ₹27.8cr so far.

21 Oct 2024

Dharma Productions

Jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar wants to buy KJo's Dharma Productions

Infamous conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar has apparently written a letter to filmmaker Karan Johar, offering to buy a major stake in Dharma Productions.

21 Oct 2024

Adar Poonawalla

Adar Poonawalla acquires half of KJo's Dharma Productions for ₹1,000cr

In a major development, Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India, will be buying a 50% stake in Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment.

20 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Jigra' director Vasan Bala deactivates X account amid film's failure

Filmmaker Vasan Bala has deactivated his X (formerly Twitter) account after facing immense backlash for defending the box office performance of his latest film, Jigra.

19 Oct 2024

Akshay Kumar

KJo requests Akshay to delay 'Jolly LLB 3'; here's why

Karan Johar, who recently announced the C Sankaran Nair biopic with Akshay Kumar in the lead, has reportedly asked Kumar to change the release of his upcoming movie, Jolly LLB 3.

19 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'It's a surprise': 'Jigra' director reacts to film's failure

Vasan Bala, the director of Jigra, has expressed his disappointment over the movie's poor box office performance.

19 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

Box office: 'Jigra' dips further; struggles to touch ₹25cr

The jailbreak drama Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, is witnessing a downward trend at the box office.

18 Oct 2024

Kajol

When Shah Rukh advised Kajol to 'learn how to act'

In a recent interview, Kajol opened up about an interesting incident.

18 Oct 2024

Akshay Kumar

Akshay-led C Sankaran Nair biopic set for March 2025 release

The much-awaited biopic on C Sankaran Nair, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead, is set to be on course for a theatrical release on March 14, 2025.

17 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

Alia's 'Jigra' continues to underperform; collects ₹21cr in 6 days

The Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina-starrer Bollywood film Jigra is witnessing a major decline in box office collection.

16 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

How much did Alia Bhatt charge for 'Jigra'

Alia Bhatt's recent film Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala, has attracted significant attention for negative reasons.

16 Oct 2024

Archana Puran Singh

'To my first film...': Karan Johar celebrates 26yrs of 'KKHH'

Filmmaker Karan Johar celebrated the 26th anniversary of his directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, on Wednesday.

16 Oct 2024

Box Office

'Jigra' row: Divya Khossla slams Karan Johar for 'derogatory language'

Actor-director Divya Khossla Kumar stirred controversy with an Instagram Story criticizing Alia Bhatt's Jigra.

16 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt's 'Jigra' continues to fall; collects ₹19.85cr after Day-5

The Bollywood film Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, has witnessed a massive drop in box office collections.

15 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

Nepotism, fake BO figures, unprofessional conduct: Alia's 'Jigra' controversy explained

The recently released film Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, is mired in controversies. The issues are overshadowing its release and have sparked heated online debates.

15 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Jaya Bachchan to lead Vikas Bahl's comedy film 'Darwaza'

Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan is all set to return to the silver screen in a new avatar.

15 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Jigra' underperforms on first Monday; collects ₹18cr in 4 days

The Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina-starrer Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala, has been struggling at the box office since its release.

14 Oct 2024

Dharma Productions

Mukesh Ambani eyes stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions: Report

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), headed by India's richest businessman Mukesh Ambani, is said to be in talks to buy a stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.

14 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Jigra' is slow but steady; collects ₹17cr in 3 days

Alia Bhatt's action-packed film Jigra has displayed remarkable resilience at the box office, despite facing competition from other releases over the Dussehra weekend.

13 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'She's the greatest of all time'—'Jigra' director defends Alia's casting

Vasan Bala's Jigra was released on Friday to mixed reviews and is currently struggling at the box office.

13 Oct 2024

Box Office

'Jigra' shows slight growth; earns over ₹6cr on Day 2

After a dismal start on Friday, Alia Bhatt's latest film Jigra showed some growth on Saturday and crossed the ₹10 crore mark.

13 Oct 2024

Bollywood

Why Dharma Productions has decided to discontinue pre-release screenings

In a major shift, Dharma Productions, headed by Karan Johar, recently announced that it will no longer hold pre-release screenings for critics.

12 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Hard to just pack and leave': Alia reveals Hollywood plans

Actor-producer Alia Bhatt, who made her Hollywood debut with Heart of Stone opposite Gal Gadot in 2023, has opened up about her plans in the West.

12 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

Where to watch Alia Bhatt's 'Jigra' after its theatrical run

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt's latest film, Jigra, has been picked up by Netflix for post-theatrical streaming.

12 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

Box office: Alia's 'Jigra' disappoints, opens at ₹4.25cr

Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala and starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, has had a lukewarm start at the box office.

11 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Jigra' review: Alia's film is neither entertaining nor convincing

Vasan Bala's Jigra, led by Alia Bhatt and featuring a mostly convincing performance by Vedang Raina, had the potential to become a landmark prison-break film.

11 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Vicky Vidya Ka...' v/s 'Jigra': Who'll win box office clash

The upcoming weekend promises to be a cinematic showdown with two highly anticipated films, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video and Jigra, clashing at the box office.

10 Oct 2024

Akshay Kumar

R Madhavan-Fatima Sana Shaikh to lead upcoming Netflix rom-com

Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital wing of Dharma Productions, is reportedly gearing up for a new project, scheduled for 2025.

09 Oct 2024

Netflix

Saif, Orry, KJo tackle Delhi-Mumbai face-off in 'Fabulous Lives...' trailer

The third season of the popular reality show, Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, will premiere on Netflix on October 18.

08 Oct 2024

Bollywood

'Place I call home...': Karan Johar celebrates 44yrs of Dharma

Karan Johar, the head of Dharma Productions, celebrated the production house's 44th anniversary on Tuesday. The company was founded by his father Yash Johar in 1976 and has shaped Bollywood over the years.

08 Oct 2024

National Film Awards

Here's how to watch the 70th National Film Awards ceremony

The 70th National Film Awards is all set to be held on Tuesday (October 8) at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhavan.

07 Oct 2024

Ajeeb Daastaans

Pratibha Ranta, Konkona to shoot Dharma film in Poland: Report

Laapataa Ladies star Pratibha Ranta and Konkona Sen Sharma are all set to begin shooting for an upcoming Dharma project in Poland, Filmfare reported.

07 Oct 2024

Vasan Bala

Here's how Alia Bhatt prepared to play Satya in 'Jigra'

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, who is currently busy promoting her upcoming film Jigra, recently opened up about how she prepared for the role of Satya.

07 Oct 2024

Apoorva Mehta

KJo's Dharma Productions to discontinue pre-release screenings: Here's why

In a major change, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions has announced that it will not be hosting pre-release screenings for its upcoming films anymore.

07 Oct 2024

Bollywood

Javed Akhtar reveals why he rejected 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'

Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar recently revealed that he turned down Karan Johar's debut film, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (KKHH), because he hated the title.

07 Oct 2024

Dharma Productions

Lucknow IPL team owner wants to acquire KJo's Dharma Productions

Saregama India Ltd, a part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, is in talks to buy a majority stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, according to HT Mint.

07 Oct 2024

Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives

Watch: Riddhima Kapoor's masterstroke to 'steal TRP' in 'Fabulous Lives...'

Ahead of its release later this month, the makers of the popular reality show, Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, have dropped a new promo clip.

06 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Clickbait assumptions': Karan Johar reacts to 'Jigra' script controversy

Filmmaker Karan Johar has finally broken his silence on the recent controversy surrounding the Jigra script.

04 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

Vasan Bala didn't want Alia in 'Jigra'? Know the truth

The upcoming film Jigra, featuring Alia Bhatt and directed by Vasan Bala, has recently been embroiled in a casting controversy.

02 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

Vasan Bala wasn't happy with KJo sending Alia 'Jigra' script

Alia Bhatt is set to captivate audiences in the upcoming emotional thriller, Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala and co-produced by Karan Johar.

29 Sep 2024

Ananya Panday

Who'll be next King of Romance? SRK has the answer

Shah Rukh Khan recently made a grand return to co-hosting the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards after more than a decade.

29 Sep 2024

Shah Rukh Khan

'I'm like MS Dhoni': SRK cheekily reveals retirement plans

Shah Rukh Khan recently made his comeback as the host of the prestigious International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards after more than a decade-long hiatus.

29 Sep 2024

Bobby Deol

IIFA 2024: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, 'Animal' win big

The second day of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2024 took place in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night, and it was a starry affair with Bollywood's finest.

28 Sep 2024

Alia Bhatt

Rana Daggubati to distribute Alia's 'Jigra' in South India

Alia Bhatt's upcoming action thriller, Jigra, is all set to expand its audience by releasing in Telugu.

28 Sep 2024

Konkona Sen Sharma

Konkona Sen-Pratibha Ranta's upcoming drama to begin filming soon!

In July, it was reported that Konkona Sen Sharma and Laapataa Ladies star Pratibha Ranta are set to headline a new Netflix film produced by Karan Johar.

27 Sep 2024

Amazon Prime Video

KJo's 'The Tribe' trailer: Influencers put in 'Bigg Boss'-like setting

Karan Johar's upcoming reality series, The Tribe, is set to debut on Amazon Prime Video in October. The show features Alanna Panday—cousin of actor Ananya Panday—and other prominent Indian influencers.

27 Sep 2024

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Amitabh Bachchan to KJo: The star-studded cast of Swiggy's IPO

Swiggy, a leading food and grocery delivery platform, has attracted significant investment from prominent figures in the entertainment, sports, and business sectors.

26 Sep 2024

Alia Bhatt

Kapil's show posts low viewership despite Alia, KJo appearance

The second season of The Great Indian Kapil Show, hosted by comedian Kapil Sharma, recently premiered on Netflix.

26 Sep 2024

Alia Bhatt

Alia races against time to rescue brother in 'Jigra' trailer

The trailer for the highly-anticipated film Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, has finally been dropped!

25 Sep 2024

Multiplex Association of India

High ticket price controversy: Multiplex Association slams Karan Johar

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has refuted film producer Karan Johar's recent assertion that a family of four spends approximately ₹10,000 on a single visit to a multiplex.

23 Sep 2024

Amazon Prime Video

Karan Johar's 'The Tribe' arriving on Prime Video this October!

Earlier this year, Karan Johar announced The Tribe—an upcoming series on Amazon Prime Video produced by his company, Dharmatic Entertainment Pvt Ltd.

23 Sep 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Jigra' trailer starring Alia Bhatt will drop on September 26

The highly-anticipated action thriller Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, is set to release its trailer on Thursday (September 26) reportedly.

21 Sep 2024

Netflix

Karan Johar to make OTT debut with ambitious Netflix series

Acclaimed filmmaker Karan Johar is set to make his debut in the digital world with a high-budget web series for Netflix.

20 Sep 2024

Bollywood

'I'm a proud aunty!': Zeenat Aman declares to the world

Veteran Bollywood actor Zeenat Aman took to Instagram on Friday to share a powerful message about embracing the term "aunty."

19 Sep 2024

Dharma Productions

'Kill' to be remade in Tamil-Telugu after Hollywood adaptation: Report

The critically acclaimed action-thriller Kill, which has already piqued Hollywood's interest, is now set to be remade in Tamil and Telugu.

18 Sep 2024

Amazon Prime Video

Ananya Panday's 'Call Me Bae' officially renewed for Season 2!

The recently released Amazon Prime Video series, Call Me Bae, has been renewed for a second season.

18 Sep 2024

Alia Bhatt

Ranveer v/s Varun: When Alia revealed her favorite onscreen partner

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has worked with many actors and delivered sparkling chemistry. But which co-star she personally prefers?

18 Sep 2024

Alia Bhatt

Teaser: KJo reveals Alia's secret on 'Great Indian Kapil Show'

Kapil Sharma's popular comedy show The Great Indian Kapil Show is set to return with its second season on Saturday (September 21).

17 Sep 2024

Hansal Mehta

Kareena gets her own week-long film festival at PVR Inox!

PVR Inox, India's leading cinema chain, is set to host a film festival dedicated to Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan's illustrious 25-year career.

17 Sep 2024

Amazon Prime Video

KJo to host Indian version of 'Traitors' on Prime Video!

Amazon Prime Video and All3Media International are partnering to bring an Indian adaptation of the popular reality show The Traitors, with renowned filmmaker and television personality Karan Johar as the host.

15 Sep 2024

Alia Bhatt

Alia embodies strength in Diljit Dosanjh's 'Chal Kudiye'; teaser out!

Alia Bhatt is currently promoting her upcoming film Jigra with full force.

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