Karan Johar Makes Headlines with Business Deal and Legal Victory

Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar has recently sold a 50% stake in his production house, Dharma Productions, to Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute, for a reported Rs 1,000 crore. The significant business move was reportedly motivated by Johar's desire to accelerate Dharma's expansion beyond what organic growth could achieve.

In a separate development, the Bombay High Court ruled in Johar's favor in a case protecting his personality rights. The court blocked the release of a film titled "Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar," determining that the filmmaker's name could not be used without his consent. This judgment sets an important precedent for celebrity personality rights against unauthorized commercial exploitation.

Johar also made news when he publicly defended actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh against online trolling following their October 2023 appearance on his talk show, "Koffee With Karan" Season 8. Johar emphasized that the couple had been honest on the show and stated that their love story deserves respect from the public.