Mumbai, October 23, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Filmmaker Karan Johar has spoken about hosting the sixth season of ELITE Most Influential, describing the event as a celebration of individuals who dare to think differently and create their own narratives.
The event, which recognises influential figures across business, arts and entertainment, is scheduled to take place on December 14, 2026, at the historic Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford in England.
Reflecting on the occasion, Karan told IANS, “I’ve always believed that the people who leave a lasting mark are those who dare to think differently and create their own narrative. ELITE Most Influential celebrates that spirit, and bringing these extraordinary journeys to a place as steeped in history and ideas as Oxford makes the occasion particularly special.”
Previous editions and related events associated with ELITE Most Influential have been held at prominent international landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Tower Bridge in London, the Statue of Liberty in New York, and Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and Museum of the Future. The upcoming edition will bring the event to Oxford.
Over the years, the platform has featured personalities from diverse fields, including Indra Nooyi, Masaba Gupta, Sabeer Bhatia, Adi Godrej, Vivek Oberoi, chefs Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar, Kanika Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Esha Deol, Lillete Dubey and Safa Siddiqui.
Puraskar Thadani, founder and editor-in-chief of ELITE Magazine, has organised events at several international venues. The sixth season of ELITE Most Influential will continue this tradition with its December gathering at the University of Oxford.
Meanwhile, Karan has also recently opened up about his personal life and his desire to find a partner with whom he can share everyday experiences, celebrate life’s milestones and raise his children.
During an episode of his chat show Koffee With Karan 9, while speaking with actor Vijay Deverakonda, the filmmaker spoke candidly about his hopes for companionship.
“I would like to have a partner. I would like to be in a relationship. Marriage, I think, technically may not be a possibility. So somebody who can share the nothings of my day with, somebody who I can celebrate the somethings of my life with, someone who can be an equal parent to my twins who are now ten, and somebody who I can call mine and yet feel loved and respected and also complete my life with me,” he said.
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