A Father’s Legacy: Yash Johar’s Impact on Karan Johar and the Film Industry

The influence of Yash Johar on the Hindi film industry and, particularly, on his son Karan Johar, is undeniable. Karan credits his father for his success and the values he instilled. Yash Johar was known for his generosity and support within the industry, a sentiment echoed by many, including Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman, and Raakhee Gulzar. They all highlighted his kindness and willingness to help anyone in need. Despite facing financial challenges, including the failure of films like ‘Muqaddar Ka Faisla,’ Yash Johar remained a respected figure. Karan recalls a moment when he, as a teenager, chose to see ‘Mr. India’ over his father’s film, which was a disappointment to his father. Karan later brought success to his father’s production house when he revived it with the hit film, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’.