Filmmaker Karan Johar is currently being trolled on the internet for a recent video that showed him hugging Yami Gautam at a recent event. This incident occurred during the success of the movie Dhurandhar 2, which is directed by Yami Gautam’s husband, Aditya Dhar. The gesture by Karan Johar was seen by many as a warm gesture towards Yami, but many users on the internet were quick to recall past incidents and raise many questions about the sudden change in his behaviour.

Karan Johar Hugged Yami Gautam, Praises Her Publicly

In a viral video, Karan Johar and Yami Gautam shared a warm moment at a stage event, which is from the Prime Video Slate 2026 event. The hug happened moments before the announcement of Yami Gautam’s upcoming film, Nai Naveli. Karan Johar and Yami Gautam shared a warm greeting, which surprised everyone, especially when there were previous rumours of them being at odds with each other.

During the event, Karan Johar also called Yami one of his favourite actresses. The compliment and gesture from Karan Johar captured attention, especially after the success of Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar. The compliment from Karan Johar suggested that things might have improved between them.

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Netizens Trolled Karan Johar For Praising Yami Gautam

Soon after the video went viral, users started reacting online. Many people questioned Karan Johar’s behaviour and linked it to the film’s success. Some users recalled past incidents where he, along with others, allegedly ignored Yami at public events. Comments like “What karma!” and “Time changes everything” were widely shared on social media.

Sharing an old video from India's Got Talent, users saying Karan Johar, Malaika Arora and Kiron Kher once ignored Yami Gautam when she went for her film URI promotion and now he is the one who is praising her. 

 

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Karan Johar- Aditya Dhar Past Conflict Rumours and Missed Screening

Earlier, Karan Johar was not present at the screening of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, and it was rumoured that there was a rift between him and Aditya Dhar. However, after the movie’s success, Karan Johar praised the director on social media, and hence it can be assumed that the rift between the two may have been resolved. 

Yami Gautam’s Upcoming Film

Meanwhile, Yami Gautam is set to appear in Nai Naveli, a horror-comedy film. The announcement has added to the buzz around her, alongside the ongoing success of Dhurandhar 2.

 


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