Karan Johar introduces Ibrahim Ali Khan to movies; pens note praising Amrita Singh, Sara & Saif Ali Khan

Filmmaker Karan Johar has officially announced Ibrahim Ali Khan to movies, sharing a heartfelt note reflecting on his four-decade-long association with the Khan family. In an emotional tribute, Johar praised Ibrahim’s mother, actress Amrita Singh, recalling their first meeting during her film Duniya with his father.

Karan Johar pens an emotional note praising Amrita Singh, Sara & Saif Ali Khan

He fondly remembered her warmth, charm, and gracious personality. He took to Instagram shared Ibrahim’s pictures, and wrote, “I met Amrita or Dingy, how the loved ones like to call her…when I was just 12 years old. She did a film for @dharmamovies with my father called Duniya, and I remember so vividly the grace, the energy & the commandment over the camera she had. But, what I remember the most is the warmest Chinese dinner with her and her hairstylist of the time after our first meeting, followed by a James Bond movie! She treated me like her own the second we met and that was the power of her grace…which lives on through her and her children too.”

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Johar also reminisced about his first encounter with Saif Ali Khan at Anand Mahendru’s office, describing him as “young, suave, charming, and effortless”—qualities that he likened to Ibrahim. Karan expressed gratitude for the deep bond he has shared with the family, mentioning his past collaborations with Saif (Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kurbaan) and Sara (Simmba). He added, “With Saif, it was in Anand Mahendru’s office where I first met him. Young, suave, charming & effortless…VERY much like the first time I met Ibrahim. And a strong friendship that continues from our generation to luckily our kids. I have known this family for 40 years. Worked with them in different capacities – Duniya with Amrita, Kal Ho Naa Ho to Kurbaan with Saif and of course, Simmba with Sara followed by many more (to come!!). I know this family for the heart they have.”

“Films are in their blood, their genes and their passion. We make way for a new wave of talent, one that I cannot wait for the world to see. So, stay tuned as @iakpataudi makes his way into your hearts and soon…onto the screens,” Karan concluded.

Highlighting the family’s innate passion for cinema, Johar expressed confidence in Ibrahim’s talent, stating that films run in their blood and that he couldn’t wait for audiences to witness Ibrahim’s screen presence.

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