Karan Johar: News

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18 Dec 2024

Dharma Productions

Lakshya to reunite with KJo for another action film: Report

Actor Lakshya, who made his acting debut in July 2024 with the globally acclaimed action film Kill, is all set to collaborate again with producer Karan Johar.

Karan Johar's mother Hiroo discharged from hospital, 'recovering well': Report

Filmmaker Karan Johar's mother Hiroo Johar (81) was recently hospitalized due to unknown reasons.

08 Dec 2024

Akshay Kumar

Karan Johar's mother Hiroo Johar hospitalized; condition 'stable'

Hiroo Johar, the mother of famous Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar, has been admitted to Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

06 Dec 2024

Akshay Kumar

Pratibha Ranta to Lakshya: List of 2024's top Bollywood debutants

The year 2024 has already seen an influx of new talent in Bollywood, with a number of debutants giving memorable performances.

03 Dec 2024

Boman Irani

Cinevesture International Film Festival announces 2nd edition

The Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) will return for its second edition from March 20-23, 2025, in Chandigarh. The festival will also launch its rebranded market component, CineV-CHD.

28 Nov 2024

Ibrahim Ali Khan

Ibrahim Ali Khan's 'Sarzameen' eyes Republic Day 2025 release: Report

Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son Ibrahim Ali Khan is gearing up for his Bollywood debut with the much-anticipated film Sarzameen.

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.