KJo launches Yash Johar Foundation to help entertainment industry with health & financial well-being
The director named the foundation after his late father, Yash Johar.
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MUMBAI: In a bid to extend help to the members of the Indian entertainment industry amid the coronavirus pandemic, filmmaker Karan Johar on Friday launched a foundation named after his late father, film producer Yash Johar.
In a social media post, the 49-year-old director said the Yash Johar Foundation has been set up with an aim to look into financial well-being, health and educational and vocational training of people from the industry.
He said the initiative will work towards improving the quality of life for people in the Indian entertainment industry.
"My father understood being in the movie business was hard, which is why we announce the launch of the foundation considering the current scenario and taking into effects and after effects of COVID-19 we have initiated YJF 2021 COVID response to address issues such as food, shelter, medicines of those within the entertainment industry who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic," Karan Johar said.
The "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" director announced the initiative via a video featuring photographs of his father and behind the scenes moments from the shoots of various films produced by his father and him under their banner Dharma Productions.
Karan Johar has proved his directorial merit with some of the big banners in the Indian film industry.
After the massive success of his directorial debut 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' (1998), he became one of Bollywood's most high-profile directors. His success and popularity has made him a well-known personality worldwide. Recently, he was invited at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos as a 'cultural leader' to share his views on the 'Weaponisation Of Culture'.
As KJo turns 46, here's a look at all the roles he has played in his life:
In a social media post, the 49-year-old director said the Yash Johar Foundation has been set up with an aim to look into financial well-being, health and educational and vocational training of people from the industry.
This has been a true labor of love… created in memory of my incredible father and to carry forward his legacy. I a… https://t.co/TCQcCXZpW1
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) 1623994363000He said the initiative will work towards improving the quality of life for people in the Indian entertainment industry.
"My father understood being in the movie business was hard, which is why we announce the launch of the foundation considering the current scenario and taking into effects and after effects of COVID-19 we have initiated YJF 2021 COVID response to address issues such as food, shelter, medicines of those within the entertainment industry who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic," Karan Johar said.
The link in my bio provides all the details and how we can be contacted. @TheYJF_
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) 1623994364000The "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" director announced the initiative via a video featuring photographs of his father and behind the scenes moments from the shoots of various films produced by his father and him under their banner Dharma Productions.
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After the massive success of his directorial debut 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' (1998), he became one of Bollywood's most high-profile directors. His success and popularity has made him a well-known personality worldwide. Recently, he was invited at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos as a 'cultural leader' to share his views on the 'Weaponisation Of Culture'.
As KJo turns 46, here's a look at all the roles he has played in his life:
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