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Karan Johar breaks silence in FIRST interview after selling stakes to Adar Poonawalla; reveals plans to rename Dharma Productions with THESE 2 names

Karan Johar breaks silence in FIRST interview after selling stakes to Adar Poonawalla; reveals plans to rename Dharma Productions with THESE 2 names

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Karan Johar recently sold a 50% stake in Dharma Productions to Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute, with an investment of Rs 1000 crore. In his first interview post-deal, Karan humorously joked about renaming the company to ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Serum’ and ‘Pharma Productions,’ adding a playful twist to the big business move. At the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit, Karan Johar discussed selling stakes in Dharma Productions to Serum Institute’s CEO, Adar Poonawalla. He humorously joked about renaming the company to ‘Pharma Productions’ or ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Serum.’ Karan reflected on the acquisition by his long-time friend Adar Poonawalla, expressing that it was the best decision for both of them. He emphasized how their partnership brought together two like-minded people, with Adar offering strong business insights while allowing Karan to maintain his creative vision. The filmmaker shared that the partnership with Adar Poonawalla was an easy decision. He explained that both he and Apurva (CEO of Dharma Productions) felt that Adar was the ideal partner to help take Dharma Productions to new heights. KJo reflected …

Ananya Panday, Lakshya to star in Karan Johar’s Chand Mera Dil; makers reveal actors’ first look | Bollywood News

Ananya Panday, Lakshya to star in Karan Johar’s Chand Mera Dil; makers reveal actors’ first look | Bollywood News

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Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions has announced its latest project, Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya in the lead roles. The film will be directed by Vivek Soni, the man behind movies like Meenakshi Sundareshwar and web series Love Storiyaan. The makers shared four different posters for the upcoming romantic drama on Thursday. Sharing the posters, the makers wrote, “Pyaar mein thoda paagal hona hi padta hai… Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday & Lakshya. Directed by Vivek Soni. Coming to cinemas in 2025.” In the first poster, the actors can be seen hiding behind a blanket, while in the next, they can be seen sitting in a bed together. In all the posters, Ananya can be seen dressed in ethnic outfit, giving a sneak peek into her look. However, other details about the film is still under wraps. Chand Mera Dil is the fourth film announced by Dharma Productions in collaboration with Lakshya post Dostana 2, Bedhadak, and Kill. While Kill marked the debut of Lakshya with its release in 2023, the other …

Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla put up a united front after Dharma Productions deal at Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash. Watch | Bollywood

Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla put up a united front after Dharma Productions deal at Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash. Watch | Bollywood

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Oct 23, 2024 07:58 AM IST A day after selling a 50% stake in his banner Dharma Productions to Adar Poonawalla, Karan Johar arrived with the businessman at a Diwali party. Karan Johar selling a 50% stake in his banner Dharma Productions to vaccine maker Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla-led Serene Productions caused ripples on social media. However, both Karan and Adar put up a united front on Tuesday evening as they arrived and posed together at the star-studded Diwali bash of fashion designer Manish Malhotra. (Also Read: Karan Johar makes Adar Poonawalla Dharma Productions’ co-owner, sells 50% stake for ₹1000 crore) Apoorva Mehta, Adar Poonawalla, and Karan Johar at Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash Karan, Adar attend Diwali party together Paparazzi accounts on Instagram shared videos of Karan, Adar, and Dharma Productions CEO Apoorva Mehta arriving together at Manish Malhotra’s residence for the grand Diwali party. While Karan wore a red sherwani, Adar and Apoorva twinned in black sherwanis. Actor Varun Dhawan, who was incidentally launched by Dharma Productions back in 2012, hugged …

BIG DEVELOPMENT: Karan Johar’s Dharma Production gets Rs 1000 crore investment from Adar Poonawalla to curate content for global audience

BIG DEVELOPMENT: Karan Johar’s Dharma Production gets Rs 1000 crore investment from Adar Poonawalla to curate content for global audience

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Adar Poonawalla is making headlines as Serene Productions revealed a substantial investment of Rs 1,000 crore to acquire a 50% stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment. This strategic move aims to craft compelling content for a global audience. Yes, you heard that right! Adar Poonawalla’s Serene Productions has officially announced a binding agreement to invest Rs 1000 crore in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment. This substantial investment grants Serene Productions a 50% stake in Dharma, while Karan Johar will maintain the other half of the ownership. Karan will take the helm as Executive Chairman, driving the company’s creative vision forward. Meanwhile, Apoorva Mehta will serve as Chief Executive Officer, collaborating closely with Karan to shape the strategic direction and ensure operational excellence within the organization. This strategic alliance between Serene Productions and Dharma is crafted to seize new opportunities by merging Dharma’s rich storytelling heritage with Adar Poonawalla’s business insight and resources. The partnership aims to revolutionize content creation, distribution, and audience engagement by incorporating cutting-edge technologies and innovative production techniques. …

Tisca Chopra Has This To Say About Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions

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She said that Karan Johar appreciated her for Taare Zameen Par. Tisca particularly commended Dharma Productions’ meticulous attention to detail and their commitment to providing a comfortable and supportive working environment for artists. Actress Tisca Chopra, recognised for her role in the acclaimed film Taare Zameen Par, recently opened up about her positive experience collaborating with Dharma Productions, one of Bollywood’s most renowned production houses. In a candid conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Tisca affectionately referred to the team at Dharma as “raja log,” a term that means rich people, here, indicating her admiration for the production house and its founder, filmmaker Karan Johar. Despite the industry’s perception that Dharma Productions may exhibit a certain amount of favouritism towards certain actors, Tisca expressed her deep appreciation for the production house and Karan Johar’s constant support for her work. She recalled that Karan Johar had appreciated her for her work in Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary starrer Taare Zameen Par. She also described the hit 2007 movie as an important milestone in her career that garnered her …