Karan Johar to Host The Earthshot Prize Awards Night
Karan Johar becomes the first Indian to host Prince William's The Earthshot Prize Awards Night, taking place in Mumbai on November 17, 2026.
Key Highlights:
- Karan Johar will host The Earthshot Prize Awards Night in Mumbai, becoming the first Indian to host the ceremony.
- The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William, recognises solutions to protect and restore the planet.
- Johar called it a moment of "immense pride," linking cinema's imagination to the innovators' real-world solutions.
- Prince William expressed optimism about this year's 15 Finalists ahead of the Mumbai celebration.
- The sixth Earthshot Prize Awards Night will take place on November 17, 2026, as part of a broader summit bringing together global leaders and innovators.
A Historic Hosting Role for Karan Johar
Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar is set to host The Earthshot Prize Awards Night in Mumbai, marking the first time an Indian will host the annual ceremony, a milestone that adds a significant Indian presence to one of the world's most prominent environmental recognition platforms.
About The Earthshot Prize
The Earthshot Prize, founded by HRH Prince William, champions solutions to protect and restore the planet. Its arrival in Mumbai builds on India's established contribution to the Prize, with Indian innovations having previously been recognised among past Winners and Finalists, giving this year's Mumbai hosting a sense of continuity with the country's growing involvement in the initiative rather than a standalone occasion.
Karan Johar's Reflections on the Honour
Speaking about the opportunity, Karan Johar shared, "To be the first Indian to host The Earthshot Prize Awards Night is a moment of immense pride for me, and to do so in Mumbai makes it all the more meaningful. In cinema, we imagine new worlds. The innovators celebrated by Earthshot are showing us how to build a better one. That is what makes HRH Prince William's vision so compelling: it gives us not just reasons to hope, but ideas we can act on. India has the creativity and ambition to be an important part of that future. I'm honoured to welcome the world to Mumbai and help give these remarkable people the recognition they deserve."
