<p>For more than a decade, <i>Student Of The Year </i>has been associated with campus rivalries, romance, friendship and high-gloss college life. The franchise is now entering a new phase, with its familiar world being reworked for a streaming audience through a story that promises a more intense and suspense-driven approach. The upcoming series titled <i>Student Of The Year: After Dark</i> brings a fresh creative vision to the property, with Shanaya Kapoor taking on a new milestone in her career.</p><h2>Shanaya Kapoor to make her debut in OTT</h2><p>The series marks another step in Shanaya Kapoor’s acting career as she moves into the streaming space. Her casting places her at the centre of a new chapter for the franchise, which is attempting to revisit a familiar property through a different storytelling style.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/girls-are-uncomfortable-salman-khan-calls-out-paparazzi-for-bad-angles-speaks-on-pr-on-koffee-with-karan-1791992682415"><strong>'Girls are uncomfortable': Salman Khan calls out paparazzi for bad angles, speaks on PR on Koffee With Karan</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At the centre of this reinvention is Shanaya Kapoor, making a digital debut that defies all expectations. Gone is the sparkle of the classic campus queen. In her place stands a fierce, enigmatic figure, stained with blood, eyes burning with secrets, and a storm brewing behind the gates of St Theresa. This isn’t just a launch; it’s an explosion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/from-virgin-question-to-fatherhood-wish-salman-khan-gets-candid-in-koffee-with-karan-season-19-1791902588855"><strong>From virgin question to fatherhood wish - Salman Khan gets candid in Koffee With Karan season 19</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The first look at <i>Student Of The Year: After Dark Web </i>Series is finally here, marking a daring reinvention of one of Bollywood’s most beloved franchises, the very one that gave India its most iconic love triangles. What once shimmered with sequins and sunshine now crackles with mystery and danger. The franchise is now reborn, not as a film but as a cutting-edge web series, boldly stepping into unexplored, darker territory.</p>

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<p>Directed by Reema Maya and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, <i>Student of The Year: After Dark</i> web series will be streaming on JioHotstar exclusively from November 13.</p><h2>A darker direction for the franchise</h2><p>Karan Johar, the mastermind who launched the original SOTY in 2012, 14 years ago, returns not only as a producer but also as the heart of the project, entrusting Reema to steer the franchise into uncharted waters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/koffee-with-karan-9-salman-khan-to-open-final-season-karan-johar-unveils-promo-1791816946038"><strong>Koffee With Karan 9: Salman Khan to open final season, Karan Johar unveils promo</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The filmmaker said, "“When I look at this new chapter, I see a phoenix rising. We began this franchise with big dreams in 2012, and now we’re breaking every rule we set. With Reema’s genre-defying direction and Shanaya’s powerful double-role performance, we’re setting the stage for something spectacular. Shanaya isn’t just stepping into the spotlight; she’s shattering it, and the first look is just the tip of the iceberg."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/don-t-go-karan-salman-khan-kickstarts-final-season-of-koffee-with-karan-watch-trailer-1791881678659"><strong>'Don't go Karan': Salman Khan kickstarts final season of Koffee With Karan| Watch trailer</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Alok Jain, Head – Hindi &amp; English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV &amp; Studios), JioStar stated, “Student of the Year is a generational favourite, and reimagining an iconic franchise for a new format and a new generation comes with both responsibility and creative risk. Karan Johar created a world that became a defining part of youth culture, and with Student of the Year: After Dark, we have consciously chosen to take that legacy in a completely new direction, moving beyond what audiences may expect from the franchise and exploring a world that reflects how young India experiences stories today. It is an exciting creative leap bringing back a familiar and much-loved IP in a completely new avatar, while retaining the spirit of what made it connect with audiences in the first place."</p><h2>All about the Student of the Year</h2><p>Dharma Productions marked 14 years of <i>Student Of The Year </i>on October 19, 2026, with a nostalgic video celebrating the film’s cast, music and love-triangle storyline. Directed by Karan Johar, the 2012 release introduced Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra to Hindi cinema. The studio also directed viewers to Netflix to revisit the film. The anniversary coincides with the announcement of <i>Student Of The Year: After Dark,</i> a darker web series reimagining starring Shanaya Kapoor, scheduled to premiere on JioHotstar next month.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film featured an ensemble cast that included Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, Rishi Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Ram Kapoor, Farida Jalal, Sana Saeed and Kayoze Irani.&nbsp;</p>

Student Of The Year: After Dark, a darker reimagining of the popular youth franchise, will premiere on OTT platform. Directed by Reema Maya and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the series marks Shanaya Kapoor’s OTT debut.

For more than a decade, Student Of The Year has been associated with campus rivalries, romance, friendship and high-gloss college life. The franchise is now entering a new phase, with its familiar world being reworked for a streaming audience through a story that promises a more intense and suspense-driven approach. The upcoming series titled Student Of The Year: After Dark brings a fresh creative vision to the property, with Shanaya Kapoor taking on a new milestone in her career. Shanaya Kapoor to make her debut in OTT The series marks another step in Shanaya Kapoor’s acting career as she moves into the streaming space. Her casting places her at the centre of a new chapter for the franchise, which is attempting to revisit a familiar property through a different storytelling style. Also Read: 'Girls are uncomfortable': Salman Khan calls out paparazzi for bad angles, speaks on PR on Koffee With Karan At the centre of this reinvention is Shanaya Kapoor, making a digital debut that defies all expectations. Gone is the sparkle of the classic campus queen. In her place stands a fierce, enigmatic figure, stained with blood, eyes burning with secrets, and a storm brewing behind the gates of St Theresa. This isn’t just a launch; it’s an explosion. Also Read: From virgin question to fatherhood wish - Salman Khan gets candid in Koffee With Karan season 19 The first look at Student Of The Year: After Dark Web Series is finally here, marking a daring reinvention of one of Bollywood’s most beloved franchises, the very one that gave India its most iconic love triangles. What once shimmered with sequins and sunshine now crackles with mystery and danger. The franchise is now reborn, not as a film but as a cutting-edge web series, boldly stepping into unexplored, darker territory.

<p>Student Of The Year: After Dark, a darker reimagining of the popular youth franchise, will premiere on OTT platform. Directed by Reema Maya and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the series marks Shanaya Kapoor’s OTT debut.</p>

Karan Johar reimagines Student Of The Year with thriller series After Dark, Shanaya Kapoor to debut on OTT

<p>Karan Johar is one of the renowned filmmakers in Bollywood with several hits in his list, including <i>Kuch Kuch Hota Ha</i>i and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, among others. The director, in a recent post on social media, has hinted at his return to directing films in 2026 after a period of self-reflection. Soon after the post was shared, fans flooded the comment section and expressed their excitement.</p><h2>Karan Johar's hints about return to directing, fans react</h2><p>Karan Johar took to his official Instagram handle and wrote, "He Sun … the Sea…. The Clarity … The last year has been a year of internal reevaluations, revelations, and resolutions…. It almost feels like the onset of the 2.0 version of my life… where you value what you truly have and feel for, and the rest you slowly dissolve into emotional oblivion".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pushpa-actor-fahadh-faasil-reveals-on-losing-the-chance-of-working-with-hollywood-director-alejandro-gonzalez-inarritu-1755485211241"><strong>Pushpa actor Fahadh Faasil reveals on losing the chance of working with Hollywood director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The filmmaker added, “2026 is the year I will be back on set. A promise I have made to myself… because that is not only my happy space and place but also my only calling in life… to tell stories with all the prerequisites of good old-fashioned Hindi cinema… It’s in my DNA, so why run away from it …( or try to please a bunch of people I don’t know ). The above may sound like a melange of random thoughts, but it comes with so much clarity!” Seizing the moment, not just the day… Love you all", Karan concluded.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/director-ar-murugadoss-on-why-salman-khan-s-sikandar-didn-t-work-i-couldn-t-execute-it-well-1755435425463"><strong>AR Murugadoss on why Salman's Sikandar didn't work: 'I couldn’t execute it well'</strong></a></p>

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<p>Fans took to the comment section to express their views. One user wrote, "Can’t wait, Karan! It all sounds totally clear to me… Can I just say..you are looking amazing!". Another user wrote, "Fought, Transform into our loudest victories". "Just make films in ur old style, KKHH AND K3g! That's what I need. And with SRK and Kajol, thanks", wrote the third user.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/retirement-tantrums-savage-asksrk-replies-that-prove-shah-rukh-khan-is-the-king-of-wit-1755429377795"><strong>Retirement? tantrums? #AskSRK replies that prove Shah Rukh is the king of wit</strong></a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/7-hollywood-thriller-films-led-by-female-lead-the-unforgivable-black-swan-and-more-1755424684317"><strong>7 Hollywood thriller films led by female lead</strong></a></p><h2>All about Karan Johar</h2><p>Karan Johar, son of producer Yash Johar, made his directorial debut with the romantic-comedy film <i>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,</i> starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukherji in key roles. After the commercial success of this film, there has been no looking back.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Since then, Karan Johar has delivered several blockbusters, be it producing and directing<i> Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Wake Up Sid, Kurbaan, My Name is Khan, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, Student of the Year, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Jigra, Nadaaniyan, </i>and <i>Kesari Chapter 2, </i>among others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/7-hollywood-thriller-films-led-by-female-lead-the-unforgivable-black-swan-and-more-1755424684317"><strong>7 Hollywood thriller films led by female lead</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The renowned filmmaker's 2023 film <i>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani,</i> starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in lead roles, bagged a national award in two categories, ie, Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Choreography (Vaibhavi Merchant for song Dhindhora Baje Re).</p>

One of the Bollywood's prominent filmmaker Karan Johar opened up about his promise he made to himself by hinting that he will be returning to directing next year.

Karan Johar is one of the renowned filmmakers in Bollywood with several hits in his list, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, among others. The director, in a recent post on social media, has hinted at his return to directing films in 2026 after a period of self-reflection. Soon after the post was shared, fans flooded the comment section and expressed their excitement. Karan Johar's hints about return to directing, fans react Karan Johar took to his official Instagram handle and wrote, "He Sun … the Sea…. The Clarity … The last year has been a year of internal reevaluations, revelations, and resolutions…. It almost feels like the onset of the 2.0 version of my life… where you value what you truly have and feel for, and the rest you slowly dissolve into emotional oblivion". Also Read: Pushpa actor Fahadh Faasil reveals on losing the chance of working with Hollywood director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu The filmmaker added, “2026 is the year I will be back on set. A promise I have made to myself… because that is not only my happy space and place but also my only calling in life… to tell stories with all the prerequisites of good old-fashioned Hindi cinema… It’s in my DNA, so why run away from it …( or try to please a bunch of people I don’t know ). The above may sound like a melange of random thoughts, but it comes with so much clarity!” Seizing the moment, not just the day… Love you all", Karan concluded. Also Read: AR Murugadoss on why Salman's Sikandar didn't work: 'I couldn’t execute it well'

<p>One of the Bollywood's prominent filmmaker Karan Johar opened up about his promise he made to himself by hinting that he will be returning to directing next year.</p>

Karan Johar hints at returning to director's chair in 2026: 'A promise I made to myself...'

<p>Filmmaker Karan Johar had a successful 2023 with the release of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's&nbsp;<em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em>. He is back to the director's chair for his upcoming untitled project. On his 52nd birthday, KJo took to Instagram to share a picture of himself holding a placard that read, "Untitled narration draft Directed by: Karan Johar 25th May 2024."</p>

<p>In the caption, he wrote, "Get… Set…. Go!" The picture showed the filmmaker&nbsp;posing in a crisp white shirt and silver glasses with a white backdrop. Check it out below!</p>

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<p>In the comment section, celebrities and fans wished KJo a happy birthday and congratulated him for the commencement of his upcoming project.&nbsp;Neha Dhupia wrote, "Best! Best! Best! Happy birthday." Kriti Sanon wrote, "Happy Birthday Karan!" Meanwhile, a fan wrote, "Yay!! Well done Birthday boy …best present to give yourself."</p>

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<p>Karan Johar&nbsp;started his journey in showbiz as a director in 1998. He helmed <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which became a cult classic. He later helmed films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., &nbsp;Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, My Name Is Khan, Student of the Year</em>&nbsp;and <em>Bombay Talkies</em>.</p>

<p>In 2016, he directed <em>Ae Dil Hai Mushkil</em>, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai. Shah Rukh Khan and Fawad Khan. From 2016 to 2023, he took a hiatus from the director's role and focused on producing films. However, he did direct two anthologies in 2018 and 2020 for Netflix, titled <em>Lust Stories</em> and <em>Ghost Stories</em>.</p>


Filmmaker Karan Johar had a successful 2023 with the release of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. He is back to the director's chair for his upcoming untitled project.

Filmmaker Karan Johar had a successful 2023 with the release of Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. He is back to the director's chair for his upcoming untitled project. On his 52nd birthday, KJo took to Instagram to share a picture of himself holding a placard that read, "Untitled narration draft Directed by: Karan Johar 25th May 2024." In the caption, he wrote, "Get… Set…. Go!" The picture showed the filmmaker posing in a crisp white shirt and silver glasses with a white backdrop. Check it out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) In the comment section, celebrities and fans wished KJo a happy birthday and congratulated him for the commencement of his upcoming project. Neha Dhupia wrote, "Best! Best! Best! Happy birthday." Kriti Sanon wrote, "Happy Birthday Karan!" Meanwhile, a fan wrote, "Yay!! Well done Birthday boy …best present to give yourself." Also read: Avneet Kaur owns the Cannes red carpet in sparkly blue ensemble; netizens are impressed Karan Johar started his journey in showbiz as a director in 1998. He helmed Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which became a cult classic. He later helmed films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, My Name Is Khan, Student of the Year and Bombay Talkies. In 2016, he directed Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai. Shah Rukh Khan and Fawad Khan. From 2016 to 2023, he took a hiatus from the director's role and focused on producing films. However, he did direct two anthologies in 2018 and 2020 for Netflix, titled Lust Stories and Ghost Stories.

Karan Johar surprises fans on birthday, announces new project as director

<p>What's cooking? On Sunday, director Karan Johar announced his new film, but without the title, actor, or any other major details. However, the one thing that the director revealed&nbsp;is that the film is ready and will be gracing the theatre screen&nbsp;soon.<br />
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Starting major guessing game on Instagram, Karan shared a long post that had a bunch of hints, and&nbsp;now it's netizens' job to find out the details about the movie.&nbsp;<br />
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In the post, the acclaimed Bollywood director hinted that the movie had a South Indian superstar who had recently delivered a pan-India hit. The movie also has an actress who has been around in the industry for a while.</p>

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<p>The last hint of the movie was&nbsp;that it will mark the debut of a new star who comes from a filmy background, as the director mentioned the word nepotism in the statement.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The&nbsp;post reads, ''This is not a film announcement!!!<br />
<br />
But it can be..with your help!! We have been shooting this intriguing film for the past year and kept it under wraps because not revealing key aspects of the movie event to the crew was a decision the debut director took.&nbsp;<br />
So here are the broad hints:<br />
<br />
A) A superstar from the south who has just delivered a pan-India juggernaut.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
B) A massively loved actress who continues to awe us with her emotional energy on celluloid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>C) A legacy debut who is working tirelessly to find his spot in the sunshine of exceptional talent and combatting the obsession with the N word! But keeping his head down and just working!</p>

<p>The film is ready and we will be releasing it soon! Any guesses? If you guess the title and all other details correctly- we would love to invite you to watch a glimpse of the film! With love, Team (Film Title).''</p>

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<p>As per the post, the movie has been helmed by a debut director and is ready to hit screens soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-in-pics-jonas-brothers-had-a-fun-night-with-b-town-stars-at-natasha-poonawallas-party-684479">In Pics: Jonas Brothers had a fun night with B-town stars at Natasha Poonawalla's party</a><br />
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Soon after Karan started the guessing game, netizens quickly shared their insights. After scrolling through the comment section of the post, the&nbsp;name of the movie that&nbsp;emerged was&nbsp;<em>Sarzameen</em>. The project will mark the debut of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s son Ibrahim, and&nbsp;the film has been in the headlines for a while now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, when it comes to South Indian actor who is one of the cast members, netizens had plenty of options like Dhanush, who recently starred in <em>Captain Miller</em>, Teja Sajja for<em> HanuMan</em> or even Mohanlal for&nbsp;<em>Guntur Kaaram. </em>But the name that most of Karan's followers took was of&nbsp;South Indian stars Prabhas and Prithviraj&nbsp;Sukumaran, who have recently starred in the blockbuster <em>Salaar.</em></p>

<p>In addition,&nbsp;Kajol's name was the top guess when it came to guessing the actress' name. Kajol and&nbsp;Karan have worked on many acclaimed projects together&nbsp;such as <em>My Name Is Khan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, </em>and <em>Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.</em> However, Kajol and Karan had a fallout and were not on talking terms for almost two&nbsp;years. Nevertheless, everything is good between them now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In August 2023, the news of Karan collaborating&nbsp;with Kajol for his new project came out. However, there is no official confirmation of this.&nbsp;</p>

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One user wrote, ''Prithviraj, Kajol, Ibrahim Ali Khan. Not sure about the movie title.''<br />
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''Kajol in Dharma film after a long time'' wrote another user.&nbsp;<br />
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''Prabhas or Prithviraj with Kajol and Ibrahim Ali Khan??''</p>

<p>On the work front, Karan recently hosted season 8 of <em>Koffee With Karan</em>. The talk show is streaming on Disney+Hotstar. Meanwhile, Johar returned to the director's chair with <em>Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani</em>, starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh.</p>

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What's cooking? On Sunday, director Karan Johar announced his new film, but without the title, actor, or any other major details. However, the one thing that the director revealed is that the film is ready and will be gracing the theatre screen soon.

What's cooking? On Sunday, director Karan Johar announced his new film, but without the title, actor, or any other major details. However, the one thing that the director revealed is that the film is ready and will be gracing the theatre screen soon. Starting major guessing game on Instagram, Karan shared a long post that had a bunch of hints, and now it's netizens' job to find out the details about the movie. In the post, the acclaimed Bollywood director hinted that the movie had a South Indian superstar who had recently delivered a pan-India hit. The movie also has an actress who has been around in the industry for a while. Also read: Akshay Kumar, Boney Kapoor among final four bidders for development of Noida Film City The last hint of the movie was that it will mark the debut of a new star who comes from a filmy background, as the director mentioned the word nepotism in the statement. The post reads, ''This is not a film announcement!!! But it can be..with your help!! We have been shooting this intriguing film for the past year and kept it under wraps because not revealing key aspects of the movie event to the crew was a decision the debut director took. So here are the broad hints: A) A superstar from the south who has just delivered a pan-India juggernaut. B) A massively loved actress who continues to awe us with her emotional energy on celluloid. C) A legacy debut who is working tirelessly to find his spot in the sunshine of exceptional talent and combatting the obsession with the N word! But keeping his head down and just working! The film is ready and we will be releasing it soon! Any guesses? If you guess the title and all other details correctly- we would love to invite you to watch a glimpse of the film! With love, Team (Film Title).'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) × As per the post, the movie has been helmed by a debut director and is ready to hit screens soon. Also read: In Pics: Jonas Brothers had a fun night with B-town stars at Natasha Poonawalla's party Soon after Karan started the guessing game, netizens quickly shared their insights. After scrolling through the comment section of the post, the name of the movie that emerged was Sarzameen. The project will mark the debut of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s son Ibrahim, and the film has been in the headlines for a while now. Moreover, when it comes to South Indian actor who is one of the cast members, netizens had plenty of options like Dhanush, who recently starred in Captain Miller, Teja Sajja for HanuMan or even Mohanlal for Guntur Kaaram. But the name that most of Karan's followers took was of South Indian stars Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, who have recently starred in the blockbuster Salaar. In addition, Kajol's name was the top guess when it came to guessing the actress' name. Kajol and Karan have worked on many acclaimed projects together such as My Name Is Khan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. However, Kajol and Karan had a fallout and were not on talking terms for almost two years. Nevertheless, everything is good between them now. In August 2023, the news of Karan collaborating with Kajol for his new project came out. However, there is no official confirmation of this. One user wrote, ''Prithviraj, Kajol, Ibrahim Ali Khan. Not sure about the movie title.'' ''Kajol in Dharma film after a long time'' wrote another user. ''Prabhas or Prithviraj with Kajol and Ibrahim Ali Khan??'' On the work front, Karan recently hosted season 8 of Koffee With Karan. The talk show is streaming on Disney+Hotstar. Meanwhile, Johar returned to the director's chair with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh.

What’s coming up? Karan Johar announces new project, asks netizens to guess the cast and movie