Why Karan Johar didn't attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding?

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.