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Karan Johar Channels King Kong at Empire State Building
8 May
Summary
- Filmmaker Karan Johar visited the Empire State Building recently.
- He posed with the iconic King Kong installation.
- The Empire State Building was named the #1 Top Attraction in the U.S.
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently added a visit to New York's Empire State Building to his itinerary, following his widely discussed appearance at the 2026 Met Gala. Johar explored the building's observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors, engaging with the Observatory Experience. Photographs from his visit show him enjoying panoramic city views and interacting with the famous King Kong installation.
His trip to this globally celebrated landmark, built in 1931, comes shortly after he made a significant fashion statement at the 2026 Met Gala. Johar's custom Manish Malhotra outfit, inspired by painter Raja Ravi Varma, blended Indian heritage with high fashion and garnered considerable praise. The Empire State Building also recently received recognition as the #1 Top Attraction in the U.S. in the 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards.
