Fans were left wondering about Karan Johar's absence from the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, prompting questions about why he didn't attend the event.
However, an India Today report explained why the well-known filmmaker was not present at the event.
Allegedly, Karan was invited to the pre-wedding bash and even planned to perform on stage alongside his longtime collaborator Manish Malhotra and the duo even rehearsed together.
But, the Bombay Velvet director fell ill with a viral fever and sore throat at the last moment and as a result, he decided to stay in Mumbai for health reasons.
Previously, on Wednesday, Karan shared a reel of Anant and Radhika's pre-wedding celebration, in which he also extended wishes to the couple on his Instagram account.
The 51-year-old filmmaker penned, “Heartiest congratulations to Anant and radhikamerchant! The celebrations were not only deeply immersed in warmth, family bonds and immense love but so beautifully resonant of our glorious Indian traditions..."
"The pre wedding festivities are a testament to the love the family has in everyone’s hearts! My deepest love to Nita Bhabhi, Mukesh Bhai, aambani1 and shloka11, _iiishmagish & anandpiramal. And so much love to Radhika and Anant dil se...Badhai ho (congratulations)! (red heart emojis),” he wrote.