Bollywood director and chat show host Karan Johar is used to being the one asking the questions, but his recent meeting with Prince William offered a rare change of roles. The acclaimed filmmaker is preparing to make history as the first Indian to host the Earthshot Prize Awards, which will take place in his home city of Mumbai.
And while discussing his excitement about the environmental initiative, Karan also shared a rather unexpected detail from his encounter with the Prince of Wales - revealing how he cheekily asked William to help his son meet his favourite rapper, Central Cee.
Speaking exclusively to HELLO! ahead of Prince William's visit to India next week, Karan opened up about meeting the royal, the conversation that stayed with him and why the future of the planet feels particularly personal as a father.
"It was an absolute honour and privilege to meet him," Karan shared. "He was warm, affable and exceptionally approachable, which made the conversation feel very comfortable. What struck me most was his passion for Earthshot.
"You could feel how deeply he cares about the climate and how personally invested he is in making a difference. His knowledge of the initiative and t...