Karan Johar was caught off guard when he received an honor at IIFA 2024, with Shah Rukh Khan presenting him the award. Published: September 29, 2024 5:01 PM IST By The IIFA 2024 awards commenced on September 27 and are taking place in Abu Dhabi over three days. Needless to say, it is a star-studded event, with actors and directors like Shah Rukh Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Karan Johar, and others in attendance.
As the event progressed, there was a memorable moment when Karan Johar appeared visibly shocked after being honoured for his contributions to the Indian film industry. The director was presented with a special award that celebrated his journey in the film industry so far. “Today, IIFA honours Karan Johar for completing 25 years in the Indian film industry and creating a legacy for the ages,” announced Vicky Kaushal.
The award was presented to Karan by none other than Shah Rukh Khan himself. Upon hearing his name, Karan was completely taken aback but managed to make his way to the stage. In a surprising gesture, Karan touched Shah Rukh’s feet before accepting the award.
KJo himself didn’t know he was being awarded! 25 Years In Hindi Film Industry😊❤️ Who better than to give the award. — NJ (@Nilzrav) Karan Johar began his career in 1998 with the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which was a major hit and earned a National Award. Since then, Karan has directed several successful films, including Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, My Name Is Khan, Student .
