Karan Johar was caught off guard when he received an honor at IIFA 2024, with Shah Rukh Khan presenting him the award.

Karan Johar was caught by surprise when he was honored with a special IIFA award for completing 25 years as a filmmaker during the ceremony in Abu Dhabi.

Bollywood’s most loved and loathed director, Karan Kumar Johar, fondly referred to as KJo, seemed surprised out of the blue when star and friend Shah Rukh Khan announced his name to be honored for his 25 years in industry.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan returned to hosting the prestigious IIFA Awards after over a decade and he made sure to make it a night to remember for his fans. During the event, his co-host Karan Johar asked him about his retirement plans, and SRK once again proved with his response why he is known as the Badshah of Bollywood.

The iconic on-screen pairings, unforgettable dialogues, and cinematic masterpieces born from the creative genius of Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar have left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Their collaborations have yielded some of Bollywood's most beloved films.

At the IIFA awards, Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar playfully debated retirement, with Vicky Kaushal joining in, as they entertained the audience with a vibrant dance performance.

Karan Johar was honoured at IIFA 2024 for completing 25 years in cinema. He was surprised to receive the award and touched Shah Rukh Khan's feet before hugging him.