Karan Johar's mother Hiroo discharged from hospital, 'recovering well': Report
What's the story
Filmmaker Karan Johar's mother Hiroo Johar (81) was recently hospitalized due to unknown reasons. Per a report by India Today Digital, she has now returned home and is "recovering well." The news of her hospitalization was first reported by paparazzo Viral Bhayani on Saturday, who revealed that designer Manish Malhotra had visited Hiroo at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.
Hospital visit
Malhotra visited Hiroo at the hospital on Saturday
Bhayani had posted on social media about Hiroo's hospitalization. His post featured a video of Karan and Malhotra's cars entering the hospital premises on Saturday evening. The accompanying text read, "Karan Johar and Manish Malhotra were seen at Ambani Hospital visiting Hiroo Johar, who was admitted the previous day! A family member assures us there is no cause for alarm."
Health concerns
Hiroo's recent history of health issues
Per reports, Hiroo has battled serious health issues in the past few years. In 2021, she underwent two major surgeries—a spinal fusion and a knee replacement. Karan has often spoken about how his mother has remained resilient and humorous through her recovery and has helped him raise his kids.
Career highlights
Karan's recent personal and professional updates
On a personal note, Karan recently shared pictures with his mother Hiroo and children Yash and Roohi on Diwali. He thanked his friend Malhotra for dressing them on the day. On the professional front, he last directed the rom-com Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh. He has since produced several films under his Dharma Productions banner, including Kill, Yodha, and Jigra.