Karan Johar reveals why he named his kids Yash & Roohi; wishes them with an emotional note on their 8th birthday – See pics

Karan Johar is not only a known producer, but also a hands-on father to twins Yash and Roohi. He named Yash after his father late Yash Johar, while Roohi is an anagram of his mother’s name, Hiroo. Karan’s twin babies are celebrating their 8^th birthday today.  In an adorable Instagram post, Kraan Johar reveals why Yash and Roohi name is inspired from his parents.

Karan Johar on naming Yash and Roohi after his parents

Taking to Instagram on Friday, Karan shared a bunch of pictures featuring the trio. He also penned a sweet note and wrote, “My biggest Achievement is one of being a Father…. I named them after my parents because I felt beyond a lineage or a name an emotion must continue … they are my world!!! Happy birthday Roohi and Yash… my biggest prayer for you both is to be Kind always (heart emojis)”.

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For those unversed, Karan welcomed son Yash and daughter Roohi via surrogacy in February 2017. Time and again, the filmmaker expressed how he has battled judgements and challenges he faces as single parent. In an interview with Faye D’Souza, Karan Johar had said, “It is a modern family. It is an unusual circumstance, so now I am also dealing with the questions about ‘whose stomach was I born in? But mumma is not mumma really, she is my grandmother. I am going to school, to the counselor, to ask how do we navigate the situation. And it is not easy, being a parent is never easy.”

Karan Johar upcoming movies

On the professional front, Karan Johar is working on several upcoming projects under his production banner. He is next backing Nadaaniyan which marks Ibrahim Ali Khan’s debut and alos stars Khushi Kapoor. His theatrical release includes Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri starring Kartik Aaryan. Another one includes, Chand Mera Dil starring Ananya Panday & Lakshya.

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