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Karan Johar, Prince William Discuss India Water Crisis
Karan Johar met Prince William in London before an environmental awards event.
The Earthshot Prize Awards will be held in Mumbai in 2026.
Johar will be the first Indian to host the awards.
They talked about how too little rain is making life harder for farmers in India.
They also discussed how water supplies are under stress.
Prince William said this is making people understand that water is very valuable.
Fifteen finalists will be recognized for environmental solutions.
Five winners will each receive £1 million to expand their work.
Karan Johar met Prince William in London ahead of the 2026 Earthshot Prize Awards.
Johar will become the first Indian to host the awards in Mumbai.
Prince William said inadequate rainfall has increased pressure on Indian farmers and water supplies.
The 2026 event will feature 15 finalists, with five winners receiving £1 million each.
The Earthshot Prize promotes solutions designed to protect and restore the planet.
- Who
- Filmmaker Karan Johar and Prince William discussed environmental concerns in India.
- What
- They discussed inadequate rainfall, pressure on farmers, and a water crisis ahead of the 2026 Earthshot Prize Awards.
- Where
- Johar and Prince William met in London; the awards will be held in Mumbai.
- When
- The meeting took place ahead of the awards, which are scheduled for November 2026.
- Why
- They were preparing for the Mumbai edition of the Earthshot Prize and discussing environmental challenges.
Key facts
- Event
- Earthshot Prize Awards 2026
- Host
- Karan Johar, the first Indian to host the awards
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Finalists
- 15
- Winners
- Five
- Prize
- £1 million for each winner
- Main environmental concern
- Inadequate rainfall, farmer stress, and pressure on water supplies in India
Quotes
Prince William
Founder of The Earthshot Prize and member of the British royal family
“Every year, our Finalists give me renewed optimism. They show us that, even as the environmental challenges remain urgent, extraordinary people around the world are already proving that progress is possible.”
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“Almost three to four months without any proper rain. The farmers are struggling. Our water supplies are under stress. I think it’s making people more aware that water is a precious resource”
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Karan Johar
Indian filmmaker and host of the 2026 Earthshot Prize Awards
“India has the creativity and ambition to be an important part of that future.”
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