Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Karan Johar Remembers Yash Johar’s Humor, Faith and Final Advice
Karan Johar wrote a message remembering his father, Yash Johar.
He shared old photographs and stories about their relationship.
After one of Karan’s films became successful, he bought an expensive Burberry jacket.
Yash joked that it was not Burberry but “bahut buri,” meaning “very bad.”
Karan felt hurt for a moment, but soon laughed at the joke.
Yash also believed Karan could become a film hero, even though Karan’s mother was doubtful.
When Yash was very ill, he asked Karan to be kind and look after his mother.
Karan says he still misses his father and prays to him every day.
Karan Johar honored his late father Yash Johar on his birth anniversary with an emotional social-media tribute.
After Kuch Kuch Hota Hai succeeded, Karan bought his first designer jacket from Burberry.
Yash joked, “Burberry nahi… bahut buri hai,” briefly upsetting Karan before making him laugh.
Yash encouraged Karan to become a Hindi-film hero, while Karan’s mother reportedly doubted he belonged in front of a camera.
During his final illness, Yash asked Karan to remain kind, care for his mother and remember that success means little without kindness.
- Who
- Filmmaker Karan Johar and his late father, producer Yash Johar.
- What
- Karan Johar shared memories of Yash Johar’s humor, encouragement, kindness and final advice.
- When
- Karan shared the tribute on Yash Johar’s birth anniversary, reported as September 6; Yash died in 2004.
- Where
- The tribute was posted on social media, while the recalled events took place during Karan’s early career and Yash’s final illness.
- Why
- Karan wanted to honor his father and reflect on his lasting influence and the loss he continues to feel.
Yash Johar’s Encouragement
Mother’s Practical Doubt
Could Karan become a film hero?
Yash Johar’s Encouragement
Yash Johar told Karan he was handsome enough to become a hero and encouraged him to learn horse riding.
Mother’s Practical Doubt
Karan recalled that his mother believed he could not perform in front of the camera, particularly not on a horse.
How Karan’s appearance was viewed
Yash Johar’s Encouragement
Yash reassured Karan that his weight was temporary and continued to describe him as handsome.
Mother’s Practical Doubt
Karan’s mother took a more skeptical view of whether he was suited to appearing on camera.
- Tribute shared by
- Karan Johar
- Tribute subject
- Yash Johar
- Film linked to jacket story
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
- Jacket brand
- Burberry
- Yash Johar’s production company
- Dharma Productions
- Dharma Productions founded
- 1976
- Yash Johar’s death
- 2004
Sources
'Bahot Buri Hai...': Karan Johar Recalls Dad Yash Johar's Hilarious Reaction To His First Designer Jacket After Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Success
Karan Johar recalls Yash Johar’s hilarious reaction to first designer buy: ‘Burberry nahi bahut buri’
