Prince William Praises Karan Johar as Icon at London Earthshot Event
British royal Prince William met prominent Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar in London during an environmental engagement supporting the Earthshot Prize. Speaking with broadcasters following their conversation, Prince William praised the Indian director as an icon while admiring his personal modesty. The Prince of Wales acknowledged that he had not yet viewed Johar's cinematic portfolio but agreed that he intends to watch the popular family melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. The royal patron noted that the Bollywood producer has provided valuable support to help publicize the environmental foundation's global climate mission. The global climate initiative is scheduled to stage its sixth annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony in Mumbai on November 17, 2026. The high-profile Mumbai summit brings together corporate executives, sustainable innovators, and philanthropists to spotlight international solutions restoring planetary ecosystems. Alongside his international philanthropic commitments, Johar is preparing to conclude his long-running television celebrity interview franchise Koffee With Karan.
The awards ceremony will stream across more than 240 countries and territories in over 40 languages on Prime Video.
India has earned a notable environmental record as home to seven Earthshot Prize Finalists and four winners.
Mumbai joins previous host cities Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, Singapore, Boston, and London.
The Serum Institute of India serves as the principal sponsor of the Mumbai summit.