Karan Johar’s Childhood Choice: ‘Mr. India’ Over His Father’s Film

Yash Johar, a respected figure in the Hindi film industry, was known for his generosity and kindness, qualities his son, Karan Johar, deeply admired. Karan reminisces about his father’s unwavering support and the lessons he learned, especially his father’s advice to give generously without expecting anything in return. Before establishing himself as an independent producer, Yash Johar was a close associate of Dev Anand, who held him in high regard. Many in the industry, like Waheeda Rehman and Raakhee Gulzar, remember Yash Johar’s compassion and willingness to help others. Karan recalls that his father’s biggest financial setback was the film ‘Muqaddar Ka Faisla’. Ironically, Karan himself chose to watch ‘Mr. India’ over his father’s film at the time, a decision that disappointed Yash Johar. However, Karan later revived his father’s production house, and the success of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ brought immense joy to Yash Johar, becoming a proud moment for his son.