Karan Johar hugs Yami Gautam at the event, calls her one of his favorite actors
Recently, Karan Johar and Yami Gautam hugged warmly at an event. Amidst the announcement of Yami’s new film Nayi Naveli, their camaraderie has created a discussion on social media.
Recently at the Prime Video Slate 2026 event, Karan Johar and Yami Gautam shared a warm moment on stage. The two hugged each other before unveiling the poster of the actor’s new film. new brideA horror-comedy set for online release after its theatrical release. The moment came amid reports of tension between the two and massive success Dhurandhar: RevengeDirected by Gautam’s husband and director Aditya Dhar.
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KJO hugs Yami Gautam
Not only this, KJo also called Gautam one of his “favourite actors” before inviting him on stage. Their public embrace has sparked new conversations among netizens, who had earlier speculated about a possible rift following Johar’s absence at the screening. Dhurandhar: Revenge, In which other members of the industry and the film team participated.
next Dhurandhar’s Following the success, KJo, as he is popularly called, has been vocal in his praise of Dhar, posting compliments on social media indicating a perceived softening in relations. The change has taken social media by storm, with reactions ranging from surprise to approval.
Internet reacts
The clip of the incident went viral within no time, sparking interest among social media users. An ex user wrote, “Damn!! What karma pays!! They ignored Karan Johar, @Malaika Arora @kironkherbjp ignored @yamigautam!! Now Karan Johar is talking and hugging them.”
Shame !! What karma strikes!!
That Karan Johar, @MalaikaArora @kirankherbjp Ignored @yamigautam !!
Now Karan Johar is talking and hugging her!! This is Karan snake which is full of poison for non-nepo!! https://t.co/DWWmde1i9w@adityadharfilms pic.twitter.com/MGHfnBLwMz– Knight Rider (@iKnightRider19) 22 March 2026
Another comment read, “The best thing about times is that times change! Apparently, Karan Johar did not invite Yami to his show because according to him she is not that big and not in the league of stars to be invited to his show. So he only invited Hrithik and left out Yami.”
Earlier this year, an old video resurfaced which revealed that Karan Johar had ignored Yami Gautam on the reality show with co-judges Malaika Arora and Kirron Kher. India’s Got Talent. The resurfaced clip creates a stir on social media after Karan Johar praised Yami Gautam’s performance Right.
Yami Gautam, who was last seen in the critically acclaimed film Haq, will next be seen in a horror-comedy new bride. He also did a cameo recently Dhurandhar: Revenge. Meanwhile, Karan Johar is set to return to the director’s chair in late 2026 after the success of 2023. Rocky and Rani’s love story.