Priyanka Chopra, other Bollywood celebs congratulate Karan Johar on becoming father of twins

Karan JoharMumbai Bollywoods celebrated filmmaker Karan Johar on Sunday announced he feels enormously blessed to have become a father to twins via surrogacy Celebrities like actress Priyanka Chopra and choreographerfilmmaker Farah Khan congratulated him on the happy news The daughter has been named Roohi a rearrangement of Karans mothers name Hiroo and the son has been christened Yash after Karans late fatherKaran 44 said I am ecstatic to share with you all the two most wonderful additions to my life my children and lifelines Roohi and Yash I feel enormously blessed to be a parent to these pieces of my heart who were welcomed into this world with the help of the marvels of medical science Best known for directing films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Karan is still singleHe says parenthood is an emotional yet well thought out decision he has taken after considering all the responsibilities and duties that come with being one In order to arrive at this decision I have prepared myself mentally physically emotionally and logistically to ensure that my children get all the unconditional love care and attention from me and mine I have submitted to the fact that my children are my world and priorityIn his book An Unsuitable Boy Karan not just opened up about his sexuality albeit in a veiled manner but also expressed a desire to adopt a child or opt for surrogacy The filmmaker who keeps travelling around the world and is known for his knack of making romantic dramas understands that having children would mean that work travels and social commitments would have to take a back seatKaran also extended gratefulness to the surrogate who fulfilled his lifelong dream and provided a warm loving and nurturing environment to my children before bringing them into this world She will always remain in my prayers Karan also extended gratitude to IVF specialist Jatin Shah who was also instrumental in the successful birth of superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauris son AbRam through surrogacyActors Alia Bhatt Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra are thrilled with the new additions to the family of Karan who launched their acting career in 2012 with his directorial Student of the Year Finally I can say I have a younger brother and sister So happy So much love to give Bursting with joy Alia tweetedSidharth also wrote So happy you took this decision Karan Its a full house now You will be an amazing father love to your new big family Varun said Karan you are the best human being I know and Im sure you will make the best dad Congratulating the new father actress Priyanka Chopra wrote So happy for you May Yash and Roohi always have a beautiful healthy life Much love alwaysFarah who has triplets with husband Shirish Kunder through In Vitro Fertilisation IVF is glad Karan finally took her advice seriously Best thing to happen to you and theyll be the youngest people you hang out with so alls good said Farah who had children at the age of 43While National Awardwinning filmmaker Hansal Mehta welcomed Karan to fatherhood actor Tusshar Kapoor who became a single parent to Laksshaya Kapoor via surrogacy in 2016 said Karan deserved these little blessings Actress Preity Zinta tweeted So happy for you and Hiroo aunty Im sure Yash and Roohi will bring light and happiness to your livesDirector Sujoy Ghosh loved the names of the little ones and said As one tagline once said Its all about loving your parents Filmmakerhost Sajid Khan also congratulated the Dharma Productions head honcho and tweeted Like you had said on my show Dharma needs an heir Now Dharma haslove their names Actress Sonakshi Sinha believes Karan will be the best daddy and spoil them silly