Deepika, Ranveer, Alia, Ranbir, SRK, Aamir: KJo reveals how this impossible line-up landed in one photo

In 2018, Ranbir Kapoor’s birthday began as a quiet gathering but turned into one of those rare nights Bollywood fans still talk about. No one expected a casual celebration at his home to produce a photograph that would keep resurfacing for years. Yet one picture, six stars relaxed on a sofa, chatting and laughing became an instant cultural moment. Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir himself in a single frame felt almost unreal. It was Bollywood’s closest answer to the famous Oscar selfie, and the internet knew it the second Karan Johar posted it.

Karan Opens Up About the Emotions Behind the Frame

On an episode of Serving It Up With Sania, Karan finally shared what the atmosphere was like that night. He said the get-together carried a lot of feeling because Rishi Kapoor’s health was heavy on everyone’s mind, yet every person they reached out to showed up without a second thought. The room, he said, felt warm, easy, and unexpectedly emotional. The now-viral picture wasn’t planned or styled. It was taken on a whim, right in the middle of laughter and casual conversation. Karan even called it a “mega cast moment” because it brought together names that rarely end up in one frame. And when he wrote “The biggest BLOCKBUSTER ever!!!!!” in his caption, fans agreed instantly. The post pulled in close to 875,000 likes and still travels across social media whenever nostalgia hits.

Where Those Bonds Stand Today

It’s been years, but the connections in that picture have only grown stronger. Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan continue to support each other in a way that always grabs attention. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are now married and raising their three-year-old daughter, Raha. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are enjoying parenthood with their one-year-old daughter, Dua. Karan remains the quiet thread tying many of these friendships together. Meanwhile, Deepika and SRK’s long-standing on-screen magic is still going strong, with their next film King already creating buzz.

That one candid photograph from 2018 captured more than famous faces. It froze a moment of genuine camaraderie, one that fans still cherish and Bollywood may not see again anytime soon.