Karan Johar Dedicates A Note To His Father Yash Johar As Dharma Turns 40: Pray Everyday That You Are Proud Of All Of Us

As Dharma Productions completes 40 years today, Karan Johar took to his Instagram to share a heartwarming note for his late filmmaker-father Yash Johar. Dharma was founded by the filmmaker back in 1976 and for the uninitiated, the first film that was produced under its banner was Amitabh Bachchan Shatrugan Sinha and Zeenat Aman starrer 'Dostana'. The film was an action drama in the year 1980 and was a big blockbuster at the box office during that time. 

Karan Johar shares how this company started by his father was very special to him. He also said that the production house is the result of Yash Johar's "tremendous karma in every sunshine ray" of it. Along with an emotional post, Karan posted a throwback picture with his father thanking him for all his teachings and acknowledging the fact that the company stands tall today is because of his ‘goodwill’

Karan wrote, "40 years ago on this date you released your first film DOSTANA and thus began a company that was so close to your heart....all your tremendous karma is in every sunshine ray of @dharmamovies ....all we have done is bask in the glory of your goodwill.... we stand tall because of your teachings and pray everyday that you are proud of all of us Papa! Dharma is a result of so many of us who strive everyday to spread cheer at the movies...we miss you ...but we feel your hand on our head and that gives us the courage to combat and to create ....I love you so much Papa"

Reacting to the post, several celebs and friends of Karan took the comment section and expressed their love and gratitude towards Yash Johar,  Actor Sanjay Kapoor wrote, "He was such a nice man always there for everyone.", Filmmaker Ekta Kapoor commented, "Yashjiiiii was a legend n ur a worthy son of a worthy father." , Angad Bedi commented, "Waheguru will always be with him and you Karan." and veteran actress Sonia Razdan wrote,  "So cute you look Karan. Your dad was truly a wonderful wonderful man. Can never forget him."

Meanwhile, on the professional front, Karan Johar will be directing the film Takht, after a brief span, The period drama will feature Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor and Anil Kapoor in pivotal roles. The film hasn't gone on floors yet.