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Karan Johar Says National Award Felt Loneliest After He Had No Plus One

His remarks on Sania Mirza’s podcast highlight the solitude of celebrating a career peak without a partner.

Overview

  • Johar said he felt the loneliest after the call informing him of his National Award, wishing for someone to share the moment with.
  • He recalled being asked for a plus one at the Delhi ceremony and having none because his mother was unwell and his children were too young to attend.
  • The honor recognized Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
  • A single parent to twins, he described coping with solitude by eating in his room and watching something to “dilute the nothingness.”
  • He said he remains hopeful about finding love, joking about opening his arms “like Shah Rukh Khan” and quipping about disliking public displays of affection.