Karan Johar turns philanthropist, joins forces with designer Maheka Mirpuri for underprivileged cancer patients, raises Rs…
Karan Johar joined the campaign to offer support to cancer patients and successfully raised Rs 4.28 crore with fashion designer Maheka Mirpuri.
In an evening of fashion and philanthropy, filmmaker Karan Johar joined fashion designer Maheka Mirpuri to host the 13th Annual Charity Gala for the Cancer Awareness Movement (M-Can) Foundation. The gala, held at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, brought together Mumbai’s elite for a noble cause and successfully raised Rs 4.28 million in donations for 2025. All proceeds will directly support Tata Memorial Hospital, helping underprivileged patients receive life-saving cancer treatment.
For the past 12 years, Maheka Mirpuri has dedicated herself to raising funds for cancer care through the MCAN Foundation, and this year’s event continues that legacy with outstanding success. Maheka’s association with Tata Memorial Hospital and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel has been instrumental in facilitating efforts to provide critical support to patients in need.
Speaking about the cause, Karan Johar said: “This event is extremely personal for me. I understand the emotional and physical challenges faced by patients and their families. It was an honor to participate in Maheka for the third year in a row. The impact of the funds raised here will be life-changing and I urge everyone to support such initiatives and give hope to those who need it most.”
Maheka Mirpuri also reacted to Karan’s association and applauded him. He said: “We are grateful to Karan Johar and everyone who has stood with us to support the MCAN Foundation. Raising over INR 4 billion this year means we can help countless underprivileged patients access vital treatment. I am deeply committed to this cause and none of this would be possible without the generosity of our supporters and friends.”
The 13th Annual MCAN Charity Gala Auction was supported by Renu Oberoi, Sanjay Arora, Mahesh Notandass and Sanuj Birla, among others. Others who attended the night include Gulshan Grover, Madhoo Shah, Mansi Scott, Daisy Shah, Shaina NC, Poonam Dhillon, Sunil Gavaskar, Ramesh Sippy, Jimmy Mistry and Madhur Bhandarkar. Together, attendees celebrated generosity, compassion, and the shared mission of supporting cancer patients.
