Mumbai, Oct 12 (NationPress) Filmmaker Karan Johar marked a significant milestone by celebrating his 25th anniversary as a host, sharing the stage with Shah Rukh Khan at the 70th Filmfare Awards.

Reflecting on his journey, Karan revealed that he embarked on his hosting career 25 years ago with Filmfare. He took to Instagram to share a fun clip of his practice sessions with King Khan ahead of the prestigious event.

“Behind the scenes @filmfare… I had the honor of hosting alongside the one and only KING @iamsrk… Here’s a fun fact! This marks my 25th year as a stage host… I began my journey with @filmfare, and 25 years later, here I am… A heartfelt thank you to GUJRAT TOURISM for their immense support to our industry!” Karan captioned the post.

The acclaimed director of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham expressed gratitude to Filmfare for presenting him with another Black Lady, acknowledging the dedication behind his work.

Karan shared on Instagram, “Thank you @filmfare for recognizing and honoring the CINE ICONS across decades… I was truly humbled to win for the 90s and proud to receive my 7th Filmfare Award last night alongside @iamsrk and @kajol… It was an unforgettable moment for me (Red heart emojis).”

Looking back, KJo reminisced about the memories tied to his very first Filmfare award.

Describing the significance of the award, the filmmaker stated, “I vividly recall winning my first Filmfare award back in 1999—I was incredibly nervous, with a highly competitive landscape that year. I remember sitting with my father, Yash Johar, feeling anxious, and he advised, ‘Beta, chant the Gayatri Mantra 11 times, and you might just win.’ That moment is etched in my memory, and winning my first Filmfare award was monumental for me as a filmmaker; it’s more than just recognition, it’s an emotion, representing the most archived film award in history, spanning 70 years.”