Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla-owned Dharma Production acquires Cornerstone’s stake in DCA — Here’s what they plan to do

Indian film production giant Dharma Productions, owned by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla, acquired the shares of Cornerstone on December 16, 2025. Dharma Cornerstone Agency (DCA), a According to the official statement, the talent management firm.

The company announced that DCA’s next growth opportunity will be to expand the firm under the name Dharma Collab Artists Agency (DCAA), which aims to represent and develop talent in film, music, sports, digital media and live entertainment.

According to the official announcement Uday Singh Gauri He will remain as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the new entity, while Rajeev Masand will remain as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company.

Uday Singh Gauri will focus on creating new spaces, unlocking cross-platform opportunities, and transforming the agency into a long-term home for cultural influencers talent for DCAA.

What does Dharma say?

Dharma Productions Chief said the acquisition of stake in Cornerstone is an effort to create a structured platform that supports multiple artistes across diverse fields, as the company aims to deepen its role in India’s creative economy.

“Talent has always shaped Dharma’s identity and influences both our creative choices and how we build the future. With DCAA, we are creating a structured platform that supports artists across disciplines. This is a deliberate and long-term step towards deepening our role in the creative economy,” said Apoorva MehtaCEO of Dharma Productions.

According to the announcement, through this new organization, Dharma Productions will support not only artists in the film industry, but also artists in other fields where creativity, impact and opportunity intersect.

Who does DCAA represent?

Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Disha Patani, Rasha Thadani, Aditya Roy Kapur, Harshvardhan Rane, Lakshya, Rohit Saraf, Neeti Mohan, Jonita Gandhi, Orry, Sumukhi Suresh, Anahita Shroff, Kareema Barry and Erika Packard are among the other artists represented by DCAA in sectors such as film, music and digital culture.

Uday Singh Gauri said in his official statement: “With DCAA, we are building a platform that reflects the way artists work, express themselves and grow today. Representation now goes far beyond negotiation and visibility. It requires cultural understanding, business instinct and the ability to move with and ahead of the industry.”

The executive also focused on developing long-term careers across multiple formats to create meaningful pathways between talent and opportunity.