Alia Bhatt pens emotional note for Karan Johar on his birthday with a throwback wedding celebration picture

On Karan Johar's birthday, Alia Bhatt shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram story, paired with a beautiful throwback photo from one of her wedding functions. In the candid shot, Alia and Karan are seen laughing and enjoying a sweet moment together. Dressed in a sparkly silver outfit with mehendi on her hands, Alia looked radiant, while Karan wore a stylish black sequin jacket.

Her caption read, “To the most generous person I know.. I love you.. happy birthday K 🤗.. so much fomo not being with you todayyy @karanjohar.” The emotional post reflected her deep love and admiration for Karan. Interestingly, the reason behind Alia’s “FOMO” (Fear Of Missing Out) was her absence from Karan's celebration, as she is currently in France for her much-awaited Cannes 2025 debut.

Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt share a strong mentor-protégé bond. Johar launched Alia into Bollywood with Student of the Year in 2012, and since then, they have collaborated on several hit projects. Over the years, Karan has often called Alia his "first daughter," underlining the close emotional connection they share. He has also been one of her biggest supporters, often defending her against nepotism debates and applauding her growth as an actress. Their personal bond is matched by a successful professional partnership.

Karan has also previously said that he foresaw Alia and Ranbir Kapoor’s romantic future, long before they publicly confirmed their relationship. Though Alia couldn’t attend Karan's birthday bash this year, her touching message and old photo filled with laughter spoke volumes. Fans praised the duo's everlasting bond, calling their connection one of Bollywood’s most genuine friendships.

On the work front, Alia was last seen in Jigra with Vedang Raina. She will next appear in Alpha, a YRF-backed spy drama. Her upcoming projects also include Love & War, where she reunites with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.