Karan Johar's son Yash rocks a ‘nepo baby’ tee; refuses to be "launched" in Bollywood; Priyanka Chopra, Shalini Passi, Twinkle Khanna and others react: WATCH

Saturday - 23/08/2025 21:09
Karan Johar's son, Yash, playfully addressed nepotism by wearing a 'nepo baby' T-shirt and humorously stating he doesn't want to be launched, sparking laughter online. The video went viral, drawing reactions from celebrities and fans alike. Karan Johar, known for his self-deprecating humor, shared the moment, while also hinting at his return to directing in 2026.
Karan Johar's son Yash rocks a ‘nepo baby’ tee; refuses to be
Karan Johar never misses a chance to share funny and adorable moments of his twins, Yash and Roohi. From their playful banter to their unfiltered reactions, the filmmaker’s kids have become little internet stars in their own right. This time, it was his son Yash who stole the spotlight, flaunting a cheeky ‘nepo baby’ T-shirt and delivering a reply that left everyone laughing.

Yash wears cheeky ‘nepo baby’ T-shirt

In a recent video shared online, little Yash Johar was seen wearing a blue T-shirt with the words ‘nepo baby’ written on it. It acted as a playful nod to the conversations around nepotism in Bollywood. But what truly caught everyone’s attention was Yash’s quick-witted response.When Karan Johar asked him if he knew what the words on his T-shirt meant, Yash promptly said, “Yeah, but I don’t want to be launched,” before running away. His candid reply instantly won over netizens, who could not stop laughing at his innocence and humour.


Mystery gift adds to the fun

Many fans wondered who gave Yash the quirky T-shirt in the first place. Karan Johar gave a playful answer in his caption. He wrote, “He has a mind of his own. I am HAPPY!!! Ps..T shirts gifted to the twins by •••••• (oops she made me promise I won’t tell).”

Celebrities and fans react to Yash’s witty reply

The video quickly went viral, with celebrities joining in on the fun. Priyanka Chopra, Maheep Kapoor, Twinkle Khanna and Shalini Passi all reacted in the comments section.
Fans too filled the post with their thoughts. They wrote, “Love it! So clever!”, “That’s Karan’s genes speaking”, and “That was directed to you …you get it.” The responses showed how Yash’s innocent humour connected with people instantly.

Karan Johar’s light-hearted take on nepotism

Karan Johar has often been at the centre of the nepotism debate, but he is also known for laughing at himself. By making his son wear the ‘nepo baby’ T-shirt and sharing his witty remark, the filmmaker once again proved that he does not shy away from poking fun at himself.


KJo hints at return to direction

Karan Johar recently also has exciting news on the professional front. The filmmaker recently hinted in an Instagram post that he will return to directing three years after his last release, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, which starred Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh. The untitled film is slated to begin filming in 2026, though KJo has not revealed anything about the cast yet.
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