B-town showers blessings on Karan Johar''s twins through surrogacy

Mumbai, March 5

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Karan Johar's friends and colleagues from Bollywood including Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Farah Khan, have expressed their happiness for the director, who has welcomed twins through surrogacy.

The 44-year-old director has named his daughter Roohi and his son Yash, after his late father Yash Johar.

Karan, 44, said: "I am ecstatic to share with you all the two most wonderful additions to my life, my children and lifelines: Roohi and Yash. I feel enormously blessed to be a parent to these pieces of my heart who were welcomed into this world with the help of the marvels of medical science." Best known for directing films like "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...", Karan is still single.

Film fraternity wishes newly turned Daddy - ANI

— ANI Multimedia (@ANI_multimedia)

He says parenthood is "an emotional yet well thought out decision" he has taken after considering all the responsibilities and duties that come with being one.

"In order to arrive at this decision, I have prepared myself mentally, physically, emotionally and logistically to ensure that my children get all the unconditional love, care and attention from me and mine." "I have submitted to the fact that my children are my world and priority." In his book "An Unsuitable Boy", Karan not just opened up about his sexuality -- albeit in a veiled manner -- but also expressed a desire to adopt a child or opt for surrogacy.

The filmmaker, who keeps travelling around the world and is known for his knack of making romantic dramas, understands that having children would mean that "work, travels and social commitments would have to take a back seat".

Karan also extended gratefulness to the surrogate who fulfilled his "lifelong dream and provided a warm, loving and nurturing environment to my children before bringing them into this world".

"She will always remain in my prayers."

Karan also extended gratitude to IVF specialist Jatin Shah, who was also instrumental in the successful birth of superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri's son AbRam through surrogacy.

Taking to Twitter, the stars congratulated Johar on the arrival of his little ones.

Alia, who considers Johar her mentor and guide, was the first one to wish the filmmaker on social media.

Finally I can say I have a younger brother AND sister!!!!!! So so so happy❤️❤️❤️ soo much love to give uff bursting with joy!!!!!

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08)

"Finally I can say I have a younger brother AND sister!!! So so so happy!!! So much love to give uff bursting with joy," she tweeted.

Priyanka wrote, "Congratulations @karanjohar so happy for you. May Yash and Roohi always have a beautiful healthy life.

Congratulations so happy for you. May Yash and Roohi always have a beautiful healthy life. Much love always❤️

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra)

Much love always."

Farah posted, "Glad you took my advice seriously @karanjohar Best thing to happen to you... And they'll be the youngest people you hang out with so all's good."

Sidharth Malhotra, who made his Bollywood debut with Johar's "Student of the Year" alongside Alia and Varun Dhawan, is elated with the decision of his first time director.

So happy you took this decision karan ! It's a full house now You will be an amazing father, love to your new big family ! 😊

— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM)

"So happy you took this decision Johar! It's a full house now. You will be an amazing father, love to your new big family," he tweeted.

An excited Varun posted, "Karan you are the best human being I know and Im sure you will make the best dad. Can't wait to meet these lil munchkins."

Karan your the best human being I know and Im sure you will make the best dad.Can't wait to meet these lil munchkins

— Varun Badri Dhawan (@Varun_dvn)

Riteish Deshmukh said, "Heartiest Congratulations my dearest @karanjohar thrilled beyond words. Love to little angels Roohi & Yash & big big hug to Hiroo aunty." 

Heartiest Congratulations my dearest thrilled beyond words. love to lil angels Roohi & Yash & big big hug to Hiroo aunty 🥁🎷🎺🎉🎊🎈

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd)

Sushant Singh Rajput, who is busy shooting Johar's next film "Drive", congratulated the producer on his biggest day.

"I'd such a big smile this morning when I read about this. Lots and lots of love @karanjohar and a big hearty congratulations," Sushant wrote.

I'd such a big smile this morning when I read about this.
Lots and lots of love and a big hearty congratulations.

— Sushant Singh Rajput (@itsSSR)

Arjun Rampal tweeted, "@karanjohar Congratulations Johar, this is the best news in years. You will make an amazing parent. Love to the little ones. God bless."

Singer and music-composer Vishal Dadlani said, "Congrats, @karanjohar! You'll make a wonderful parent. All it takes is a good heart (and lots of patience!). So I'm told, by mine!" — Agencies