Anupam Kher who was also present at a screening of Welcome to New York held by the makers said, Karan does his work fantastically whether it is anchoring, direction, judging or production.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher who has worked with Karan in numerous films said, “Karan Johar is a multi-talented person. He does his work fantastically whether is anchoring, direction, judging or producing movies so I am looking forward to watching him as an actor also”
Talking about the film and its association with IIFA Kher said, "I wish all the luck to Wizcrat team, Vashu and Jackky Bhagnani for this film. I am looking forward to watching this film. They shot this film in IIFA and I have been associated with IIFA since 2000 so people who are associated with this film are well wishers of film industry so I have come to support their effort."
Welcome to New York also stars Diljit Dosanjh, Sonakshi Sinha, Riteish Deshmukh, Boman Irani, Sushant Singh Rajput, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Rana Daggubati.
Other Bollywood celebrities spotted at the screening were Omung Kumar, Deepshika Bhagnani Deshmukh, Arjan Bajwa, Prerna Arora, Ramesh Taurani, Krishika Lulla, and Vashu Bhagnani.
Preity Zinta, Salman Khan, Tiger Shroff, Sunil Shetty, Shahid Kapoor, Neha Dhupia, Mohit Sinha, Kriti Sanon, Tapsee Pannu, and Disha Patani feature in cameo appearances.
It is directed by Chakri Toleti and it released on 23rd Feb.