Karan Johar said this about Dharma deal with Adar Poonawala

Karan Johar

Famous filmmaker Karan Johar has sold a 50% stake in his production house, Dharma Productions, to Serum Institute's Adar Poonawala for Rs 1000 crore

Karan Johar

During discussions about the deal, Karan Johar expressed feeling overwhelmed and confused by the business jargon and financial terms used, highlighting his creative background

Karan Johar

The deal was humorously discussed with filmmaker Siddharth Roy Kapur, who suggested that both parties might have different views on whether the price was too high or too low

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Karan Johar admitted that he was surprised to learn about his own value in the deal and found the entire process shocking and challenging

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He shared that the deal was largely finalized over a Zoom call, with Adar Poonawala displaying impressive dynamism and decisiveness

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The partnership with Serum Institute aims to elevate Dharma Productions, allowing them to finance projects independently without needing external funding

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Karan Johar highlighted the efficiency of the process, noting that the discussions spanned over a year and a half before being finalized