Bollywood Duo Leaves Past Behind, Looks Forward to New Beginnings
In a surprise turn of events, filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Kartik Aaryan have announced their collaboration to host the prestigious IIFA Awards 2025. The news comes after previous speculations of a rift between the two. Speaking at the green carpet event in Jaipur on Saturday, Karan Johar dismissed past differences and highlighted their renewed camaraderie, saying, "Kartik and I are doing a movie together, so it's only natural that we also host together. There's nothing. It's all in the past. We are looking forward to a great 'dostana' ahead."From Differences to Dostana: New Film Announcement
Previously, in 2019, the duo was expected to collaborate on Dostana 2, the sequel to the hit 2008 film Dostana. However, in 2021, Dharma Productions announced it would recast the project amidst rumours of a falling out between Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan. Now, the filmmaker-actor pair has moved past their differences, confirming their reunion for the upcoming romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri. This new venture will be directed by Sameer Vidwans, known for his successful film Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023), which also starred Kartik.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Performance Highly Anticipated by Karan Johar
Expressing excitement about the upcoming award ceremony, Karan Johar also shared his enthusiasm for close friend Shah Rukh Khan’s performance scheduled for Sunday evening at the IIFA gala. Johar, who has worked extensively with Khan in iconic films such as Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, My Name is Khan, and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, voiced his eagerness for another cinematic reunion with the superstar. "It will be my honour and privilege to make another movie with Shah Rukh," he stated.
The IIFA Awards 2025, hosted by Johar and Aaryan, promises a star-studded event, marking not only a significant professional reunion but also a fresh start for both industry favourites.
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