6 Times Karan Johar Played Cupid for Bollywood Couples

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Karan Johar has turned into a matchmaker for many celebrities in B-town.

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His close friend Twinkle Khanna even labelled him 'Bollywood's Sima Taparia' for all the right reasons.

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Karan has frequently been credited for helping in Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's love story.

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