Karan Johar hugs Yami Gautam at event, calls her one of his favourite actors
At a recent event, Karan Johar and Yami Gautam shared a warm hug. Their camaraderie amid the announcement of Yami's new film Nayyi Navelli have sparked conversations across social media.
At Prime Video’s recent 2026 slate reveal, Karan Johar and Yami Gautam staged a moment that sent social media into a frenzy. The two shared a warm hug before unveiling the poster for Yami’s upcoming horror-comedy, Nayyi Navelli, set to release online after its theatrical run. This public display came amid swirling rumours of past tension, especially following the massive success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Yami’s husband, Aditya Dhar.
KJo hugs Yami Gautam
Karan Johar, never one to mince words, called Yami “one of his favourite actors” before inviting her onto the stage. The gesture was a sharp contrast to earlier whispers of a rift, notably after KJo’s conspicuous absence at the Dhurandhar: The Revenge screening, an event attended by the film’s team and industry heavyweights.
Since Dhurandhar’s triumphant run, Karan Johar has been openly praising Aditya Dhar on social media, signalling what many see as a thaw in relations. The shift has not gone unnoticed; social media users have responded with a mix of surprise and approval, dissecting every nuance of this evolving dynamic.
Internet reacts
The clip of their embrace quickly went viral, sparking interest from the social media users. An X user wrote, "Damn !! What Karma Strikes !! They Karan Johar, @MalaikaArora @KirronKherBJP ignored @yamigautam !! Now Karan Johar talking and hugging her ."
Another comment read, "The best thing about time is that time changes! Apparently, Karan johar didn’t invite Yami to his show because according to him she’s not big enough and doesn’t stand among the league of stars to be invited to his show. So he extended the invite to Hritik only & excluded yam (sic)."
Earlier this year, an old video resurfaced suggesting that Karan Johar, along with co-judges Malaika Arora and Kirron Kher, had ignored Yami Gautam on the reality show India’s Got Talent. The resurfaced clip sparked a social media stir following Karan Johar’s high praise of Yami Gautam’s performance in Haq.
Yami Gautam, who was last seen in the critically acclaimed film Haq, will next be seen in the horror-comedy Nayyi Navelli. She also recently made a cameo in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Meanwhile, Karan Johar is set to return to the director’s chair in late 2026 following the 2023 success of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
At Prime Video’s recent 2026 slate reveal, Karan Johar and Yami Gautam staged a moment that sent social media into a frenzy. The two shared a warm hug before unveiling the poster for Yami’s upcoming horror-comedy, Nayyi Navelli, set to release online after its theatrical run. This public display came amid swirling rumours of past tension, especially following the massive success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Yami’s husband, Aditya Dhar.
KJo hugs Yami Gautam
Karan Johar, never one to mince words, called Yami “one of his favourite actors” before inviting her onto the stage. The gesture was a sharp contrast to earlier whispers of a rift, notably after KJo’s conspicuous absence at the Dhurandhar: The Revenge screening, an event attended by the film’s team and industry heavyweights.
Since Dhurandhar’s triumphant run, Karan Johar has been openly praising Aditya Dhar on social media, signalling what many see as a thaw in relations. The shift has not gone unnoticed; social media users have responded with a mix of surprise and approval, dissecting every nuance of this evolving dynamic.
Internet reacts
The clip of their embrace quickly went viral, sparking interest from the social media users. An X user wrote, "Damn !! What Karma Strikes !! They Karan Johar, @MalaikaArora @KirronKherBJP ignored @yamigautam !! Now Karan Johar talking and hugging her ."
Another comment read, "The best thing about time is that time changes! Apparently, Karan johar didn’t invite Yami to his show because according to him she’s not big enough and doesn’t stand among the league of stars to be invited to his show. So he extended the invite to Hritik only & excluded yam (sic)."
Earlier this year, an old video resurfaced suggesting that Karan Johar, along with co-judges Malaika Arora and Kirron Kher, had ignored Yami Gautam on the reality show India’s Got Talent. The resurfaced clip sparked a social media stir following Karan Johar’s high praise of Yami Gautam’s performance in Haq.
Yami Gautam, who was last seen in the critically acclaimed film Haq, will next be seen in the horror-comedy Nayyi Navelli. She also recently made a cameo in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Meanwhile, Karan Johar is set to return to the director’s chair in late 2026 following the 2023 success of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
