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Karan Johar picks favourite looks, urges fans to dress for themselves

📅 Published: 30 Oct 2026, 09:31 am IST• 🔄 Updated: 30 Oct 2026, 09:31 am IST• 4 min read• 0 views
Karan Johar standing at a fashion event, wearing a tailored suit, gesturing while discussing film looks and style advice.
Karan Johar shares his favourite film looks and style advice
Key Points
  • Johar names Ranbir’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil look as a favourite.
  • He admires SRK’s outfit in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.
  • Johar urges people to dress for themselves, not for validation.
  • He calls SRK’s watch collection the best among friends.
  • SRK missed the Karwa Chauth event but returns in December’s “King”.

Karan Johar recently shared his admiration for specific cinematic looks while advising fans to dress for themselves rather than seeking external validation. He expressed admiration for the style of Ayan Sanger, played by Ranbir Kapoor in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. He expressed admiration for the wardrobe of Dev Saran, portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.

The filmmaker discussed his own fashion choices, noting he recently wore a solitaire necklace from his mother Hiroo Johar while pointing to his Sindhi roots. He joked that his mother remains unaware he has "semi-stolen" her jewelry and expressed fear of being caught.

Johar lauds Shah Rukh Khan’s watch collection

Variety India reported on 29 October 2026 that Karan Johar considers Shah Rukh Khan to have the best watch collection among his friends. Shah Rukh Khan is a well-known Indian actor, producer, and television personality primarily recognized for his work in Hindi films.

His acting career began in 1988 with the Doordarshan series Fauji, where he played a soldier. He later gained success in 1993 with villainous roles in the thrillers Baazigar and Darr.

In 1995, he starred alongside Kajol in the long-running romance Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, directed by Aditya Chopra. In 1997, he kept starring as the romantic lead alongside Madhuri Dixit in Dil To Pagal Hai.

He also acted in films directed by Karan Johar, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998 and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham in 2001, both featuring Kajol.

A glimpse inside Johar’s personal Titan watch box

Karan Johar revealed that he stores a Titan watch inside a box that also contains several of his father’s most cherished belongings, a detail he shared in a recent interview on 29 October 2026.

Self‑described hyper‑punctual filmmaker

Describing his own work ethic, Johar said he considers himself "hyper punctual" and added that his punctuality borders on a fault, a self‑assessment he made public on 29 October 2026.

Controversial red‑carpet observation

In that interview, Johar ignited discussion by claiming that most individuals on the red carpet resemble the carpet itself, a remark he termed controversial on 29 October 2026.

Shah Rukh Khan skips Karwa Chauth, eyes December film release

Shah Rukh Khan did not attend the Karwa Chauth celebrations held on Thursday, 30 October 2026. Sunita Kapoor hosted the event at her Juhu home, which was attended by several guests. Guests included Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey, Mira Rajput, Shilpa Shetty, Akanksha Malhotra Aggarwal, and Anshula Kapoor.

Shilpa Shetty shared images from the event, noting that no one celebrates the occasion quite like Sunita Kapoor. Anshula Kapoor also shared pictures from the gathering.

Aamir Khan and Gauri Khan celebrated their first Karwa Chauth after marrying on 5 July 2026. Gauri Khan wore a blue sharara and a pastel-shade salwar suit. Aamir Khan wore his trademark dhoti pants to the event. Aamir Khan was last seen in a cameo in the film Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos.

Shah Rukh Khan got movie offers and saw his debut release, the romantic drama Deewana, in 1992. He is slated to appear in the film King, which is scheduled for a December 2026 release. This project follows his year of back-to-back hits in 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ranbir Kapoor look did Karan Johar praise?
He admired the way Ayan Sanger, portrayed by Ranbir Kapoor, was dressed in “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”.
What did Karan Johar say about Shah Rukh Khan’s wardrobe?
He said he admires the way Dev Saran, portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan, was dressed in “Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna”.
What is Karan Johar’s advice on dressing?
He advises people to “dress for yourself and not for the world” and not seek validation for their wardrobe.
When is Shah Rukh Khan’s next film scheduled for release?
He is slated to appear on screen in the film “King”, scheduled for a December 2026 release.
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