Karan Johar makes Punjabi film debut with "Akaal."

Karan Johar is making his Punjabi film debut with "Akaal," directed by Gippy Grewal. He attended the trailer launch event, where he shared memories of his early days in filmmaking. Johar spoke about how Punjabi was commonly spoken on Bollywood sets in the past. He recalled that most cast and crew members were from Punjab. He said, "There was a time when everyone on the set used to be Punjabi." He added that his father, Yash Johar, often communicated with distributors in Punjabi. Working on "Akaal" brought back those memories for Johar. He recently expressed his excitement on social media about this new project. Johar emphasized that "Akaal" will be the first Punjabi film released in Hindi in cinemas worldwide. He expressed pride in collaborating with Gippy Grewal and highlighted that the film represents Punjab's culture and history. Johar believes it will resonate with audiences across India and beyond. In addition to acting, Gippy Grewal also directed and wrote "Akaal." The film features a talented cast, including Nimrat Khaira, Apinderdeep Singh, and Mita Vashisht, among others.