Filmmaker Karan Johar  joined fashion designer Maheka Mirpuri to host the 12th Annual Charity Gala for the Move for Cancer Awareness (M-Can) foundation. The auction, held at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, saw attendance from the fashion and social elite and successfully raised Rs 2.25 crore for the year 2024. All proceeds will go directly to the Tata Memorial Hospital to support the treatment of head and neck cancer. It was an evening full of generosity, compassion, and commitment to a noble cause. Maheka Mirpuri has been associated with Tata Memorial Hospital for the past 12 years, and their exceptional processes and hospitality have greatly facilitated her efforts. 

Karan Johar recalls losing his father to cancer

Karan Johar expressed his heartfelt connection to the cause, stating that it is deeply emotional and personal to him. He mentioned that having lost his father to cancer, he feels a profound responsibility to support the cause. He noted that witnessing the impact of the funds raised the previous year had inspired him even more to join Maheka again this year. He described the work done by Tata Memorial Hospital as nothing short of phenomenal and conveyed his gratitude to them. Karan also highlighted Maheka’s commitment to the cause as truly inspiring, acknowledging that her foundation is doing amazing work. He urged people to be empathetic towards underprivileged patients and to be the voice for the voiceless, emphasising that it is our responsibility to give life to those without a voice.