Padma Shri Award 2020: Karan Johar Shares Twins Yash and Roohi's Reaction, They Ask, ‘Dada You Won A Medal?’

Karan Johar conferred with Padma Shri Award on Monday in New Delhi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Ram Nath Kovind.

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Padma Shri Award 2020: Karan Johar Shares Twins Yash and Roohi's Reaction, They Ask, ‘Dada You Won A Medal?’
Ace Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar was recently conferred with Padma Shri Award on Monday in New Delhi. In a recent Instagram post, the filmmaker revealed his children Yash and Roohi’s reaction to him being honoured with the fourth highest civilian award.

Sharing a series of pictures, Karan was seen sporting an outfit that he wore at the awards show and the medal he received. The filmmaker wore an all-black outfit with a big flower embroidered on the chest. 

He pinned the medal underneath the brooch and posed for the camera. In one of the pictures, he was seen posing with his mother, Hiroo Johar. 

Sharing the pictures on Instagram, Karan revealed that Yash and Roohi were curious about the medal. The filmmaker narrated the entire episode and shared how he replied to the same. 


“About last evening…. A truly memorable moment in my life….. I knew I would have made my father so proud and was so happy to have my mom there by my side…. My babies asked me ‘dada you won a medal?’ and I replied, ‘yes I did I hope you do too one day!!’ The #padmashri … Humbled and honoured,” he said. 
 
The Award ceremony was hosted on Monday, in New Delhi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Both Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor, and Kangana Ranaut were amongst a few who were honoured with the award by President Ram Nath Kovind. 



Following the awards ceremony, Karan took to Twitter and expressed his gratitude. 

“Today felt surreal! I am honoured and humbled that the prestigious Padma Shri Award was bestowed on me. I feel extremely fortunate to receive it from the hands of our honourable President Shri Ram Nath Kovind. This is a momumental day for me, my mother, my kids and my company, and will forever be etched in my memory. Thank you so much for all your wishes and the abundance of love!” he tweeted. 

Work-wise, Karan will comeback to direction with Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The film stars Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, with Dharmendra, Hema Malini and Shabana Azmi in supporting roles. 

Image Source: Instagram/aliabhatt/karanjohar