March 18, 2025: Karan Johar shared a sweet and emotional birthday wish for his mother, Hiroo Johar, who turned 82 on Tuesday. The renowned director and producer took to social media to post two throwback photos with his beloved mother along with a heartfelt note reflecting on their relationship.
In the first image, a young Karan Johar is seen hugging Hiroo Johar, with the director wearing a blue sweatshirt while his mother dons a green dress. The second photo from Karan's childhood shows him wearing a birthday cap while Hiroo lifts him in her arms, capturing a moment of love and joy.
In his touching birthday note, Karan Johar expressed his gratitude to the universe for the privilege of being born to Hiroo Johar. He humorously recounted how his mother keeps him grounded, always reminding him to stay humble despite his achievements. He also shared how Hiroo reprimands him in her own unique way, from questioning his choice of outfits to scolding him for being on the phone too much.
"My mom turns 82 today... I only have gratitude in my heart to the universe for giving me the privilege of being born to her," Karan wrote. "She grounds me everyday ('they gave you an award??? Why??'), she centers me ('be grateful ... it could go away some day'), she reprimands me chapter 1 ('what are you wearing Karan???'), she reprimands me chapter 2 ('you are always on the phone!!!!') BUT she is my world, my galaxy and my big love story with and of life. Love you Mama."
Bollywood celebrities, including Shilpa Shetty, Tiger Shroff, Zoya Akhtar, and Aditi Rao Hydari, expressed their warm birthday wishes in the comments section with red hearts and sweet messages for Hiroo Johar.
On the professional front, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions also recently announced its collaboration with actor-singer Gippy Grewal for the Punjabi film Akaal. The film, which marks Dharma Productions' first venture into Punjabi cinema, is written and directed by Gippy Grewal, who also stars in the film. Akaal is set to release on April 10, in both Punjabi and Hindi.
Last Updated on March 18, 2025 by Disha Rojhe
