Archive · 3 Sep 2026
How Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Deol Share Karim Morani
Sunny Deol and Shah Rukh Khan were rivals after the film Darr.
They became connected through Karim Morani, who was Sunny’s childhood friend.
Karim and Sunny grew up near each other in Juhu.
Karim’s company later made several successful films with Sunny.
In the 1990s, Karim also worked closely with Shah Rukh Khan on international concerts.
He reportedly became an important friend and adviser to Shah Rukh.
Shah Rukh supported Karim when Karim faced legal trouble over alleged involvement in the 2G spectrum case.
Today, Karim is again said to be close to Sunny while remaining connected to Shah Rukh.
Karim Morani has reportedly been Sunny Deol’s childhood friend since their school days in Juhu.
Morani’s Cineyug produced Arjun, Vardi and Damini with Sunny Deol.
The Morani brothers later organised Shah Rukh Khan’s international concerts during his peak in the 1990s.
Morani reportedly became a close adviser and associate of Shah Rukh Khan, including work on Ra.One and Chennai Express.
After periods of distance, Morani is reportedly close to both actors and handles some of Sunny Deol’s financial deals.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Deol and producer-concert organiser Karim Morani.
- What
- A report explains how Morani became a close friend and professional associate of both former Bollywood rivals.
- When
- Their relationship spans Sunny and Morani’s childhood, the 1990s concert era, the 2007-08 decline of stage shows, and the present.
- Where
- The friendships began in Juhu and later extended to Shah Rukh Khan’s home, Mannat, in Bandstand.
- Why
- Morani was a childhood friend of Sunny and later developed close professional and personal ties with Shah Rukh through concerts and film projects.
- Sunny-Morani connection
- They reportedly met at school and grew up near each other in Juhu.
- Films with Sunny Deol
- Cineyug produced Arjun (1985), Vardi (1989) and Damini (1993) with Sunny.
- Shah Rukh Khan concerts
- The Morani brothers took Shah Rukh Khan on international tours in the 1990s.
- Film projects
- Karim Morani was a producer on Ra.One (2011) and was closely involved in Chennai Express (2013).
- Support during legal trouble
- Shah Rukh reportedly stood by Morani during legal trouble over alleged involvement in the 2G spectrum scam.
- Current relationship
- Morani is reportedly again close to Sunny and handles some money deals for him.