Karan Johar is one of the biggest film producers in the industry. His father, founder of Dharma Productions, Yash Johar was also one of the most renowned filmmakers of his time, and KJo often shares fond memories of his father on social media and in his interviews.
On his 20th death anniversary, Karan Johar took to his Instagram handle to share a bundle of photos of his father and penned an emotional note dedicated to him. The note read, “I can’t believe it’s been 20 years……..My biggest fear was losing a parent… August 2nd,2003 my father told me he had a malignant tumour… my worst nightmare was staring at me and yet it was my duty as his child to stay positive and keep the faith… but the worst thing about instincts are that….they never lie….”
He further added, “He left us 10 months after …. We lost him … but we gained every inch of his mammoth goodwill…. I was so proud to be the son of the most solid,soulful and selfless man… he put his relationships above everything else… and has left a legacy of love that my mother and I still live by ….I wish he knew our children … but I do know he’s watching over them and us….all the time …Love you Papa…❤️.”
Yash Johar was an inspiration to KJo and the director always makes it a point to celebrate his late father. died of cancer in June 2004. He produced many films in his career such as Dostana, Duniya, Agneepath, Gumrah, Duplicate and film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kal Ho Naa Ho among others.
Few years back, Karan recalled receiving a business letter from his dad, four days after the latter’s death. The 6-page letter, which he referred to as Bible, consisted of detailed information about mutual funds, investments, bank accounts, and even whom to trust.
KJo shared that he received the letter from a family friend, who told him that the letter was only because Yash knew Karan was clueless. He said he was worried and scared. Karan also said that while alive, his father would never have the conversation ‘as it was too emotional at that time.’.
Karan recalled how the friend gave the letter, and said, “He came with a letter that my father had left behind for me. It was a business letter, it wasn’t an emotional letter. That letter actually said where the funds were in terms of your mutual funds, your investments. He even said these are people you trust these are people you don’t trust. This is how you should take the business forward. It became kind of my Bible. So I took that Bible like five to six pages of detailed things about bank accounts and bank where money is, where property investments are.”
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