Many Bollywood celebrities including Rishi Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Sunny Leone on Saturday 25 May showered love on filmmaker/TV personality Karan Johar on his 47th birthday by describing him as the "love guru" and "the man who redefined romance in India".
Karan, who is the son of Hiroo Johar and veteran filmmaker Yash Johar, made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998. He went on to make movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, My Name Is Khan and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil apart from producing several others.
Karan also ventured successfully into other avenues of the entertainment industry.
He hosts the popular television talk show Koffee with Karan and the radio show Calling Karan. He has also appeared as a judge on competition reality shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, India's Got Talent and India's Next Superstars.
Here's what his friends and colleagues from the industry have tweeted:
Rishi Kapoor: "This is wishing @karanjohar a very Happy Birthday . God Bless! You are such a riot to sit with and listen. Enjoy New York!"
Ayushmann Khurrana: "Happy bday @karanjohar. Keep inspiring."
Madhuri Dixit Nene: "Wishing you a very Happy Birthday dearest @karanjohar. I hope this year is filled with loads of happiness, love and good health"
Sonali Bendre shared a throwback photo and wrote, "Happy birthday, Karan! Yash ji would've been so proud of all that you have and continue to achieve. May the year ahead bring many more accolades your way. Loads of love and a big hug to you! @karanjohar"
Bhumi Pednekar: "Happy happy happy birthday @karanjohar May this year be full of all things beautiful, good health and everything you desire. You’re an inspiration with heart full of love and we really adore you #Happybirthdaykjo"
Arjun Kapoor: "Wishing a very happy birthday to the love guru himself! @karanjohar, you make dreams come true everyday!"
Sunny Leone: "A very special birthday wish for the man who redefined romance in India; May you spread the love bug for many more years to come @karanjohar. "
Parineeti Chopra: "A happy, happy birthday to the man who taught me that love transforms us into the very best version of ourselves. @karanjohar, I hope many more get to experience your magic."
(Inputs: IANS)
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