Bollywood's Biggest Blockbuster Reunion: A Rare Glimpse Behind the Scenes

In November 2025, Karan Johar's 2018 Instagram post featuring a rare gathering of Bollywood's biggest stars continues to captivate fans. The image, which Johar originally captioned "The biggest BLOCKBUSTER ever!!!!!", showcased a relaxed and laughing group including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh.

Johar has now shared the emotional backstory behind the iconic photograph. He recalled that the picture was taken on Ranbir Kapoor's birthday, just before the COVID-19 pandemic. It was an "emotional day" due to concerns over the health of Ranbir's late father, Rishi Kapoor. Despite the somber mood, the group of A-list actors came together to celebrate Ranbir's special day.

Johar marveled at the sheer talent assembled in one frame, noting that such a gathering of Bollywood's biggest names is unlikely to happen again. He compared the image to Ellen DeGeneres' famous Oscar selfie, saying it is "one for the books" in terms of its star power and cultural impact.

In the years since, the photograph has continued to resurface as a touchstone for Bollywood fans, offering a rare glimpse into the camaraderie between the industry's top performers. As the group's members continue to dominate headlines with their upcoming projects, the "biggest blockbuster" photo remains a testament to the close-knit nature of the Hindi film fraternity.