On Father’s Day, filmmaker Karan Johar took a moment to remember his late father, Yash Johar, in an emotional Instagram post. He shared a touching black-and-white photo and wrote a note filled with love, gratitude, and beautiful memories of the man who shaped both his life and career.
A Glimpse Into the Past
Karan Johar posted a rare, old photo where he and his father are seen sitting next to each other on a film set. In the picture, Yash Johar appears to be talking to Karan, who listens with full attention. This candid moment reflects their close bond, both personally and professionally.
Karan captioned the picture with a heartfelt message:
“He made films with soul & for the soul…and he lived life with even more.”
A Father’s Lessons That Still Live On
In his emotional note, Karan expressed how deeply his father influenced him—not just as a filmmaker, but as a person. He wrote:
“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 ✨”
The post touched many hearts online. Celebrities like Farah Khan, Sonali Bendre, Maheep Kapoor, and Bhavana Pandey showed their love and respect by dropping heart emojis and sweet comments.
Who Was Yash Johar?
Yash Johar was the founder of Dharma Productions, one of India’s most iconic film production houses. He passed away in June 2004, but his legacy continues to inspire the film industry. During his career, he produced many memorable films, including:
- Dostana (1980)
- Agneepath (1990)
- Gumrah (1993)
- Duplicate (1998)
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
Yash Johar was known for making films that touched hearts and had strong emotional depth, something Karan still carries forward in his own work.
Karan Johar Celebrates His Own Journey as a Father
Karan also took the opportunity to reflect on his own parenting journey. He is a proud single father to twins, Yash and Roohi, and shared a collage of photos with them. He described the decision to become a parent as the most emotionally fulfilling one of his life.
“Some decisions are impulsive, some are strategised and some are just blessed… My decision to be a single parent has been the most emotionally satisfying decision I could have ever made,” Karan wrote.
He also spoke about the advice he received on parenting, but believes that each parent’s journey is unique.
“There are no rules for parenting… only instincts that guide me every day,” he added.
Karan ended the post by celebrating his own growth and the love he receives from his children: “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 more space for love in my heart.”
