Karan Johar celebrated his 54th birthday in grand style, surrounded by his closest friends from the Bollywood fraternity. The intimate yet star-studded bash was hosted by his best friend, ace designer Manish Malhotra, on May 25. Photos from the celebration have been making waves on social media, offering fans glimpses of the decor, dress code, and celebrity guestlist.
The Birthday Boy's Look
For the evening, Karan Johar turned heads in an all-black ensemble, adding a dash of glamour with a statement diamond necklace. His look was simple yet striking, perfectly suiting the occasion.
Celebrity Guests
The guestlist included some of the biggest names in Bollywood. Among those present were Ranbir Kapoor and his wife Alia Bhatt, along with the Kapoor sisters Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karisma Kapoor. A nostalgic group selfie featuring Karan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji reminded fans of their iconic collaboration on the film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.'
Young Bollywood stars such as Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra, and Shanaya Kapoor were also seen posing for photos. Other notable attendees included Arjun Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Saif Ali Khan, who kept their looks stylish in all-black attire.
Emotional Tribute
Adding an emotional touch to the celebrations, Manish Malhotra penned a heartfelt birthday note for his dear friend. Sharing moments from Karan's recent appearance at the Met Gala 2026, he wrote, "This video is about the showstopper appearance of Karan at The Met Gala 2026, but it also shows our friendship and our comfort of working together for 30 years — many super-hit films, many meals and travels together, and discussions of films and life and all the most important red-carpet appearances. Candid and honest with each other is what we have been. Happy birthday, dearest @karanjohar. I cherish our friendship and we celebrate it every day. Lots and lots of love to you and I wish you only the best."
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